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L866 KNB

1994 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,488 mi
Last recorded12,488 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL866 KNB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 12,488 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 12,220 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 11,905 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 11,387 miles

Pillion seat slightly loose Seat backing for Rear pillion seat. (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre perished in tread area and appears to be from 2008 / 15 Years old - Recommend replacing soon.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 10,208 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 10,186 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,159 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 10,063 miles

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,994 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 9,849 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 9,849 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 8,801 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 8,801 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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L866 KNB is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 18,140 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 L866 KNB, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L866 KNB is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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