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L428 PTW

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,165 mi
Last recorded11,165 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 PTW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 11,165 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 11,165 miles

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 11,085 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 11,055 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 11,017 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 10,690 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 10,382 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 9,647 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,344 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 8,973 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 8,878 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 8,878 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 8,778 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 8,423 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 7,705 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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L428 PTW is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 L428 PTW, 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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What year was L428 PTW registered?

L428 PTW is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 16 May 1994.

Is L428 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L428 PTW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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