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L145 KWL

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,691 mi
Last recorded36,691 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL145 KWL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 36,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 36,691 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 32,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 31,211 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Silencer missing and one silencer not connected (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Footrest missing footpeg missing. Replaced with piece of pipe held on with cable ties (6.2.12 (a))

Off side pannier insecure rubbing on tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2018 25,002 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 19,200 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 19,200 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 10,968 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 10,966 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 10,960 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 10,954 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 10,132 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 10,110 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 7,971 miles

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

front tyre perished

Pass 2 Oct 2009 7,684 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 7,610 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,013 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 6,776 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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L145 KWL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L145 KWL, 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 L145 KWL registered?

L145 KWL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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