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L853 CPA

1993 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,844 mi
Last recorded15,844 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL853 CPA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 15,844 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 15,366 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 15,260 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 15,260 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,051 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 14,616 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 14,318 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Dec 2010 13,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2007 10,106 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,102 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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L853 CPA is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 L853 CPA, 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 L853 CPA registered?

L853 CPA is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L853 CPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L853 CPA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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