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W52 ROU

1999 Yamaha Virago

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,481 mi
Last recorded12,481 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Virago17,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 ROU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 12,481 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 12,481 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 12,478 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 12,116 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 12,084 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 9,912 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 May 2015 9,869 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 9,869 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2014 9,697 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 9,569 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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W52 ROU is a 1999 Yamaha Virago in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 17,879 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 W52 ROU, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W52 ROU registered?

W52 ROU is a 1999 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W52 ROU safe to buy?

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