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L907 VAM

1993 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,186 mi
Last recorded21,186 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL907 VAM
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 21,186 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear side wall cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2024 21,186 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear side wall cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2023 21,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre side wall perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2023 21,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2021 20,881 miles

Rear sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 15 Jan 2020 20,792 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 20,706 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 20,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 20,675 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 20,675 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect Rear shock damping weak (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 20,669 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,630 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 20,578 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,557 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,540 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 20,532 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 20,356 miles

aftermarket exhust slightly louder than standard pipe

Pass 25 Jul 2009 20,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,810 miles

cracking in side wall of rear tyre

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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L907 VAM is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L907 VAM, 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 L907 VAM registered?

L907 VAM is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 6 December 1993.

Is L907 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L907 VAM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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