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HF03 BOU

2003 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,447 mi
Last recorded19,447 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Virago12,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 BOU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 19,447 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil l/h (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted front (3.2.A1l)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied front (3.1.3c)

exhaust could not be tested as bike refused to start

no front mudguard fitted

r/h/f indicator lens missing

steering slightly out of line

Pass 12 Jul 2016 18,224 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

advise number plate mount damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2016 18,224 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

advise number plate mount damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,224 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

no front fender fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2015 18,224 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

no front fender fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 18,224 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

no front mudgaurd fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2014 18,224 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 14,638 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,192 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 8,217 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 7,630 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 7,630 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 7,617 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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HF03 BOU is a 2003 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HF03 BOU, 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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HF03 BOU is a 2003 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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