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L145 RCA

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,615 mi
Last recorded6,615 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL145 RCA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 6,615 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 6,587 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 6,469 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 6,468 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 6,413 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 6,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 6,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 6,216 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 5,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 5,319 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

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

Rear slight corrosion on rear exhaust box & slight whole in box

Pass 2 Jun 2016 4,947 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 4,831 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 4,575 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 4,443 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 4,381 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 4,271 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 4,138 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,103 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 4,019 miles

Offside Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 4,008 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 3,868 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 3,785 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 RCA is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 L145 RCA, 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 L145 RCA registered?

L145 RCA is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L145 RCA safe to buy?

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