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L789 ECG

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,483 mi
Last recorded15,483 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 ECG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2024 15,483 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 15,330 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 14,898 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 14,256 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,214 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,934 miles

Fuel hose split but not leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,602 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 12,145 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 11,774 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,165 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 10,880 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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L789 ECG is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L789 ECG, 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 L789 ECG registered?

L789 ECG is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L789 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L789 ECG shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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