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L443 ABB

1994 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,360 mi
Last recorded13,360 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL443 ABB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 13,360 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 13,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 13,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 12,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 11,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 11,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 8,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 6,979 miles

horn sound deteriorated

loud pipes

o/s/f brake pads worn

rear brakes slight grab

Pass 17 Jul 2013 5,779 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

horn button deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2013 5,779 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

horn button deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,626 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,623 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,320 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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L443 ABB is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L443 ABB, 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 L443 ABB registered?

L443 ABB is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 7 March 1994.

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