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L71 GBO

1994 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,880 mi
Last recorded25,880 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 GBO
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 25,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 25,770 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 23,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 22,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,497 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

adv panniers fitted unable to fully see rear shocks

Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,498 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,990 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,700 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 May 2010 15,749 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,709 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 15,602 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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L71 GBO is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 18,140 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 L71 GBO, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L71 GBO registered?

L71 GBO is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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