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L209 AAY

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,121 mi
Last recorded16,121 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL209 AAY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2024 16,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 15,243 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 13,879 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 12,607 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 11,381 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 11,080 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 10,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 10,740 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 10,454 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,218 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,651 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 9,605 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,587 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 9,387 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 8,860 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 7,497 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 6,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,890 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 4,640 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 3,668 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))

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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L209 AAY is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L209 AAY, 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 L209 AAY registered?

L209 AAY is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 3 November 1993.

Is L209 AAY safe to buy?

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