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K981 FNU

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,106 mi
Last recorded16,106 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 FNU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 16,106 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 15,675 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 15,590 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 15,554 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 15,554 miles

Nearside Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 15,402 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 15,224 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 15,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 14,941 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 14,731 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 14,580 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 13,796 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 12,692 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 12,160 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 12,111 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 11,820 miles

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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K981 FNU is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K981 FNU, 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 K981 FNU registered?

K981 FNU is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 25 January 1993.

Is K981 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K981 FNU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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