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L642 GCY

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,892 mi
Last recorded21,892 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL642 GCY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,892 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 20,989 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Centre Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

crack on rear no plate

Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,989 miles

Centre Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

crack on rear no plate

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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L642 GCY is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L642 GCY, 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 L642 GCY registered?

L642 GCY is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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