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HY51 LYA

2002 Yamaha Virago

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,720 mi
Last recorded21,720 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Virago15,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 LYA
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 21,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 14,442 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 11,859 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 11,859 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

advise front l plate bracket insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2007 11,759 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 11,732 miles

Front Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.D1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 2,832 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 589 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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HY51 LYA is a 2002 Yamaha Virago in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 15,919 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 HY51 LYA, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY51 LYA registered?

HY51 LYA is a 2002 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is HY51 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 LYA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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