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LF03 MVY

2003 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,975 mi
Last recorded17,975 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Virago12,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 MVY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 17,975 miles

various signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2014 17,975 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

chain shows signs of corrosion

various signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2013 16,631 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

chain shows signs of corrosion

number plate loose

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,631 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

chain shows signs of corrosion

number plate loose

Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,221 miles

rear number plate bracket insecure

rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 26 Mar 2012 16,211 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

rear number plate bracket insecure

rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,748 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 14,738 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

number plate insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,465 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 13,982 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,091 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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LF03 MVY is a 2003 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF03 MVY, 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 LF03 MVY registered?

LF03 MVY is a 2003 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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