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L303 BKM

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,417 mi
Last recorded37,417 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL303 BKM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 37,417 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 36,441 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 36,022 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel pump area damp

Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,627 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 33,002 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 May 2015 31,448 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 31,241 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 27,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (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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L303 BKM is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L303 BKM, 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 L303 BKM registered?

L303 BKM is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 September 1993.

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