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L691 XAF

1993 Yamaha Virago

Grey Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

1,162 mi
Last recorded1,162 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL691 XAF
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 1,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Fail 4 Oct 2021 1,161 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding because brake pedal does not release as should (1.2.1 (f))

Front mudguard missing

Pass 26 Sep 2020 28,587 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 28,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2011 27,739 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2011 27,739 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 24,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

signs of deteriation on front and rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,059 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

signs of deteriation on front and rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 17 Jul 2009 20,936 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,936 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 14,870 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 11,339 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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L691 XAF is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Grey with a 748cc 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 L691 XAF, 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 L691 XAF registered?

L691 XAF is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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