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L863 ECG

1993 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,402 mi
Last recorded20,402 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL863 ECG
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,402 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 20,402 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,426 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 12,412 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 11,198 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 10,916 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 10,704 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 10,471 miles

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

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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L863 ECG is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L863 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 L863 ECG registered?

L863 ECG is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L863 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L863 ECG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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