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PL03 EYB

2003 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,752 mi
Last recorded5,752 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Virago12,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 EYB
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 5,752 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 5,752 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2013 5,440 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 5,393 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 4,191 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2010 4,156 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 2,935 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 2,928 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 2,029 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 50 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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PL03 EYB is a 2003 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PL03 EYB, 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 PL03 EYB registered?

PL03 EYB is a 2003 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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