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EGV 918Y

2003 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,725 mi
Last recorded18,725 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Virago12,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 918Y
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 18,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 18,584 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 18,584 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 18,208 miles

rear tyre wall slightly cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2017 18,208 miles

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

rear tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2016 17,444 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,215 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 15,850 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 15,850 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 15,810 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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EGV 918Y is a 2003 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EGV 918Y, 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 EGV 918Y registered?

EGV 918Y is a 2003 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is EGV 918Y safe to buy?

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