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L693 PVC

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,038 mi
Last recorded23,038 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL693 PVC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 23,038 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 20,781 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at collector box with numerous pinholes due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn to the limit in centre section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 15,803 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 13,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn close to the wear marker with some age related cracking to inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 11,309 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 11,143 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 9,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 8,853 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 8,543 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 8,307 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 8,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 7,998 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 7,723 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,296 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 6,987 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 6,538 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 6,522 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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L693 PVC is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L693 PVC, 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 L693 PVC registered?

L693 PVC is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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