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L626 PVG

1993 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,541 mi
Last recorded15,541 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL626 PVG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 15,541 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 15,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 15,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 14,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 14,583 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 14,467 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 12,486 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,221 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 12,189 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 11,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,656 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 10,897 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 10,897 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 May 2007 10,888 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 9,688 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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L626 PVG is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L626 PVG, 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 L626 PVG registered?

L626 PVG is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is L626 PVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L626 PVG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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