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L602 BPM

1993 Yamaha Virago

Grey Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,762 mi
Last recorded54,762 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL602 BPM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,762 miles

rear tyre has cracked all round

Fail 19 Dec 2014 54,762 miles

rear tyre has cracked all round

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 54,698 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear tyre has cracked all round

Pass 20 Jul 2013 53,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 53,082 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,576 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,525 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,278 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 28,278 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,323 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,932 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 13,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

FRONT TYRE PRESSURE INSUFFICIENT

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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L602 BPM is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Grey with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L602 BPM, 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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L602 BPM is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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