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W187 SVT

2000 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,498 mi
Last recorded31,498 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Virago18,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 SVT
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 31,498 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 30,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 28,169 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 25,819 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 24,682 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 23,729 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 18,939 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 17,378 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 16,885 miles

rear tyre has small splits

Pass 17 Feb 2016 14,777 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 14,777 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2014 12,321 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 12,321 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 7,462 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 7,462 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 4,831 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 4,280 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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W187 SVT is a 2000 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 18,182 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 W187 SVT, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W187 SVT registered?

W187 SVT is a 2000 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W187 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W187 SVT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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