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K946 BBA

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,412 mi
Last recorded17,412 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK946 BBA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 17,412 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 17,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 17,009 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 15,047 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 15,047 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2022 13,492 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 13,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 12,981 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,930 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 12,901 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,848 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Possible rear flange joint leaking slightly (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Front flange bolt/ stud requires replacement (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,779 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 12,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,457 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 12,457 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 9,967 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

low beam switch

Pass 20 Feb 2012 9,776 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 9,776 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 8,739 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 7,815 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 7,815 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?

Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,770
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 214
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 107
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 90
Headlamp aim too high 85
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K946 BBA is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,692 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Virago fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K946 BBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Virago typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K946 BBA registered?

K946 BBA is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 8 July 1993.

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