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DX57 GHY

2008 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

5,728 mi
Last recorded5,728 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 GHY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 5,728 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 5,567 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 5,226 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 5,222 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 5,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 5,187 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 5,056 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 5,056 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 5,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 5,042 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 5,002 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 4,588 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 2,931 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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DX57 GHY is a 2008 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DX57 GHY, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha Virago is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DX57 GHY registered?

DX57 GHY is a 2008 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is DX57 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX57 GHY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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