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L980 DPD

1994 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,949 mi
Last recorded17,949 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Virago18,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL980 DPD
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 17,949 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 17,674 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 16,857 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/h fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 16,118 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 16,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 15,761 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 15,506 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 14,969 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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L980 DPD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L980 DPD, 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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What year was L980 DPD registered?

L980 DPD is a 1994 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L980 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L980 DPD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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