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L165 HPY

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,111 mi
Last recorded24,111 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 HPY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 24,111 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.59mm remaining tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.94mm remaining tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2013 23,918 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,732 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 23,732 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,726 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,711 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,639 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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L165 HPY is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L165 HPY, 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 L165 HPY registered?

L165 HPY is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 8 March 1994.

Is L165 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L165 HPY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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