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L566 UAV

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,378 mi
Last recorded25,378 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL566 UAV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,378 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,254 miles

non standard/noisey exhaust system fitted

rear lamp partially obscurred

Fail 20 Mar 2014 25,207 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

all rear brake pivots worn

frame number not found

non standard/noisey exhaust system fitted

pillion footrests poor

rear lamp partially obscurred

Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2012 22,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 24,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Fail 6 May 2011 24,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,942 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 10,865 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 8,929 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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L566 UAV is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L566 UAV, 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 L566 UAV registered?

L566 UAV is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 11 May 1994.

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