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L988 CTX

1993 Yamaha Virago

Silver Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,920 mi
Last recorded31,920 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Virago17,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 CTX
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 31,920 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 25,118 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 18,188 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 18,051 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,051 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,819 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,525 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 13,901 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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L988 CTX is a 1993 Yamaha Virago in Silver with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L988 CTX, 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 L988 CTX registered?

L988 CTX is a 1993 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L988 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 CTX 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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