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N733 YUJ

2001 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

11,329 mi
Last recorded11,329 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Virago18,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN733 YUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 11,329 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Rear brake (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S fork has very light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear shock bump stops cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Slight surface cracks to front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2024 11,316 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Rear brake (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pedal stop requires adjustment

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre has small cracks, no cords showing

Rear shock bump stop split

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S front fork (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Requires adjustment (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 11,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished but cords not exposed

Fail 28 Oct 2022 11,292 miles

Brake component modification unsafe Torque arm retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished but cords not exposed

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 11,249 miles

Nearside and offside fork dust seals perished

Pass 7 Sep 2020 11,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine idle erratic

Fail 7 Sep 2020 11,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine idle erratic

Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 11,018 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 11,014 miles

Front front tyre old.

Fail 10 Aug 2018 11,014 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyres 10 years old

Pass 13 Sep 2014 10,990 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,793 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,573 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,368 miles

rear tyre starting to perish (small cracks)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 9,902 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 8,580 miles

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

rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2008 7,457 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 6,940 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,224 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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N733 YUJ is a 2001 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 18,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N733 YUJ, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N733 YUJ is a 2001 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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