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L727 VEY

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,493 mi
Last recorded34,493 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL727 VEY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,493 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 32,944 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,763 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 30,744 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 28,495 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 2,845 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 27,830 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,903 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 26,343 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 26,343 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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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L727 VEY is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L727 VEY, 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 L727 VEY registered?

L727 VEY is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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