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L35 BRN

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,858 mi
Last recorded20,858 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL35 BRN
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 20,858 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 20,236 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 19,341 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 19,341 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 17,906 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 16,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 15,961 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 15,961 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 15,650 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2012 15,637 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,607 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 15,378 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,201 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,934 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 14,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,543 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 13,671 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,671 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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L35 BRN is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L35 BRN, 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 L35 BRN registered?

L35 BRN is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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