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L129 BNL

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,782 mi
Last recorded22,782 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 BNL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 22,782 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 22,167 miles

Rear tyre cracking slightly

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 22,167 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre cracking slightly

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 22,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 22,051 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,038 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,876 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,389 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,400 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,442 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 17,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 10,788 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 5,821 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 1,634 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 May 2006 1,604 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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L129 BNL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 18,140 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 L129 BNL, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L129 BNL registered?

L129 BNL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 17 May 1994.

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