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L829 BPL

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,373 mi
Last recorded31,373 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL829 BPL
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 31,373 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 30,844 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 30,516 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 28,904 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 28,904 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel nut not tight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 28,872 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,412 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,761 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,179 miles

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

Rear brake pedal has weak return spring

Fail 9 Sep 2011 19,179 miles

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

Rear brake pedal has weak return spring

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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L829 BPL 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 83.3%.

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 L829 BPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L829 BPL registered?

L829 BPL is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L829 BPL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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