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L140 TGP

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,083 mi
Last recorded36,083 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 TGP
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,083 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension fouling exhaust slightly (2.4.A.3a)

rear swinging arm corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2016 36,083 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension fouling exhaust slightly (2.4.A.3a)

rear swinging arm corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 35,052 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 34,036 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 33,386 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 33,198 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 33,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 32,995 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,494 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 32,333 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 32,094 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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L140 TGP is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L140 TGP, 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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L140 TGP is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 26 November 1993.

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