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L141 EVU

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,047 mi
Last recorded10,047 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL141 EVU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 10,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 9,954 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 9,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 8,948 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded spoke nipple (5.2.2 (d))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded spoke nipple (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 8,738 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded spoke nipple (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded spoke nipple (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 8,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 8,270 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 7,966 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 7,270 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 7,270 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 7,110 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 6,538 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 6,346 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

front brake spongy - possible brake fluid change required

front tyre wall cracked

front wheel rim slighty rusty

rear tyre wall cracked

rear wheel rim has rust areas

Fail 15 Oct 2007 6,219 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,219 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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L141 EVU is a 1993 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 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 L141 EVU, 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 L141 EVU registered?

L141 EVU is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is L141 EVU safe to buy?

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