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VA02 PKY

2001 Yamaha Virago

Green Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,340 mi
Last recorded24,340 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Virago18,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 PKY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 24,340 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 24,325 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 24,305 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 24,182 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 23,934 miles

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

adjust tyre pressures

Pass 26 Apr 2021 23,716 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 23,716 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 23,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 23,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 19,769 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 19,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 19,569 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 19,435 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 19,272 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 18,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 17,597 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,771 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 1,451 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 58 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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VA02 PKY is a 2001 Yamaha Virago in Green with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VA02 PKY, 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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What year was VA02 PKY registered?

VA02 PKY is a 2001 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is VA02 PKY safe to buy?

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