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RK03 BZV

2003 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,326 mi
Last recorded21,326 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Virago12,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 BZV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2023 21,326 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

adv slight dampness on both front stanichons

Pass 23 Jun 2022 19,939 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 19,666 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,950 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 18,943 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 May 2014 18,647 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 18,452 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 18,452 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 18,257 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 17,230 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 17,230 miles

Centre Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 16,161 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 16,161 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 12,609 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 12,609 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 9,562 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 9,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,935 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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RK03 BZV is a 2003 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RK03 BZV, 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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RK03 BZV is a 2003 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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