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L805 LEW

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,531 mi
Last recorded24,531 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL805 LEW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 24,531 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 24,531 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 24,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 24,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 22,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 20,615 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 18,305 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,027 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 17,203 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 1,730 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 1,730 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 16,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,447 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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L805 LEW is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L805 LEW, 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 L805 LEW registered?

L805 LEW is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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