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L237 WPN

2002 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,850 mi
Last recorded37,850 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Virago15,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL237 WPN
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 37,850 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 37,435 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 34,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,465 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 24,927 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,927 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2014 20,097 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 17,012 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,929 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,889 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,675 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2010 16,670 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,919 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,345 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,759 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 7,759 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 6,067 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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L237 WPN is a 2002 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L237 WPN, 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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L237 WPN is a 2002 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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