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L808 SGN

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,373 mi
Last recorded26,373 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL808 SGN
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 26,373 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 24,886 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 24,886 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 23,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,838 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2016 20,291 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 19,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2013 14,090 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2013 14,090 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 12,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 11,655 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 6,964 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 6,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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L808 SGN is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue 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 L808 SGN, 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 L808 SGN registered?

L808 SGN is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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