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AK52 MKV

2003 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,343 mi
Last recorded16,343 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Virago12,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 MKV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 16,343 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 16,326 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 15,508 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front front tyre very under inflatted

Nearside Rear holding bolt missing on chassis

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear rear mudguard rusting

Rear rear tyre very under inflatted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 15,508 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolt missing on bracket causes exhaust gas,s to leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front front tyre very under inflatted

Nearside Rear holding bolt missing on chassis

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear rear mudguard rusting

Rear rear tyre very under inflatted

Pass 18 Aug 2018 14,512 miles

frame corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 14,505 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

frame corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 13,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 13,239 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 13,238 miles

Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated EXHAUST BLOWING (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated HEAT SHIELD (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies STUCK ON (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 12,437 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 8,324 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 8,324 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 5,817 miles

Clutch

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 3,692 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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AK52 MKV is a 2003 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 12,142 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 AK52 MKV, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK52 MKV registered?

AK52 MKV is a 2003 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is AK52 MKV safe to buy?

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