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HY51 MLF

2002 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,839 mi
Last recorded42,839 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Virago15,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 MLF
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 42,839 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 42,822 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 41,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

no rear suspension

Fail 12 Mar 2022 41,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

no rear suspension

Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,596 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 37,726 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 36,537 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,495 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 34,537 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 33,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,927 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2013 33,425 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2013 33,425 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,335 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,493 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 30,470 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 30,470 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,109 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,417 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 28,394 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 25,657 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 MLF is a 2002 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MLF, 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 MLF registered?

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

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