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P174 HNT

2003 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,051 mi
Last recorded43,051 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Virago12,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 HNT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 43,051 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 43,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 41,317 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 40,767 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 39,362 miles

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

rear tyre rubbing inner mudguard

Fail 23 Apr 2021 39,359 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyre rubbing inner mudguard

Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,144 miles

green lights fitted to motor bike body and chassi

Fail 17 Apr 2019 36,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake applied causing headlamp to flash (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

green lights fitted to motor bike body and chassi

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,780 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 30,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,739 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 244,753 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 19,911 miles

Horn switch worn

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,911 miles

Horn switch worn

Fail 6 Aug 2012 19,907 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

fork dust seals cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,907 miles

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

fork dust seals cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 18,441 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,228 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 16,228 miles

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

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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P174 HNT is a 2003 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P174 HNT, 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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P174 HNT is a 2003 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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