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L350 WLN

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,256 mi
Last recorded38,256 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL350 WLN
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 38,256 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 38,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 38,207 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 38,203 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 38,141 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 38,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front tyre perished on side wall

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 38,071 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front tyre perished on side wall

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 38,051 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front tyre perished on side walls

Fail 25 May 2021 38,051 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front tyre perished on side walls

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 37,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre soft, inflated for test.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Indicator stalk damaged.

Rear Brake torque arm locking pins missing, replaced for test.

Rear tyre soft, inflated for test.

Pass 15 Jul 2017 37,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,645 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 55,645 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,510 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 53,490 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,344 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 52,723 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 52,723 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,265 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 51,627 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,705 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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L350 WLN is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L350 WLN, 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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L350 WLN is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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