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L657 DBO

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

25,163 mi
Last recorded25,163 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL657 DBO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 25,163 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 25,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 23,197 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,598 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 21,598 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,191 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 20,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,851 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,938 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,305 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 May 2012 14,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 May 2012 14,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 14,839 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 14,123 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,123 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 13,611 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 May 2008 13,611 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 12,348 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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L657 DBO is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L657 DBO, 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 L657 DBO registered?

L657 DBO is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 2 September 1993.

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