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L514 TCV

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,087 mi
Last recorded33,087 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 TCV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,087 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 33,087 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 32,923 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 32,832 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 32,566 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,263 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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L514 TCV is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L514 TCV, 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 L514 TCV registered?

L514 TCV is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L514 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L514 TCV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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