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L31 GGS

1993 Yamaha Virago

Grey Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,659 mi
Last recorded18,659 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 GGS
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 18,659 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 18,653 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 18,653 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 18,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre has slight cracking

rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2019 18,132 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 16,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,735 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,789 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 13,748 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,317 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 9,013 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 6,963 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 4,597 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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L31 GGS is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Grey with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L31 GGS, 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 L31 GGS registered?

L31 GGS is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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