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L393 JFA

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,444 mi
Last recorded13,444 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL393 JFA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 13,444 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 13,421 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 13,380 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 13,358 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 13,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Apr 2010 12,547 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,091 miles

front brake pads getting thin

horn just loud enough to be heard by road user

Pass 4 Aug 2007 10,936 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 10,936 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 10,453 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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L393 JFA is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L393 JFA, 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 L393 JFA registered?

L393 JFA is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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