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L598 VFL

1994 Yamaha Virago

Silver Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,139 mi
Last recorded22,139 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL598 VFL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2026 22,139 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 21,530 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 20,495 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 19,504 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 18,014 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 16,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 14,836 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 14,713 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 14,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,047 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 13,844 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 13,674 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 13,386 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,962 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 9,717 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 9,648 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 9,625 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 9,481 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 9,012 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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L598 VFL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Silver with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L598 VFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L598 VFL registered?

L598 VFL is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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