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L503 ECP

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,754 mi
Last recorded21,754 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL503 ECP
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,754 miles

front tyre wear

indicator switch

Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,577 miles

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

front tyre wear

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,961 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front tyre wear

fuel tank dented

horn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 18,555 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,421 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 18,421 miles

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2008 17,785 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 17,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2007 16,419 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,541 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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L503 ECP is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L503 ECP, 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 L503 ECP registered?

L503 ECP is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L503 ECP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L503 ECP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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