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L208 WFT

1993 Yamaha Virago

Maroon Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,679 mi
Last recorded15,679 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 WFT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 15,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 19,640 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 15,635 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 15,615 miles

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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L208 WFT is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Maroon with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L208 WFT, 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 L208 WFT registered?

L208 WFT is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L208 WFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L208 WFT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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