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W801 FOW

2000 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,776 mi
Last recorded8,776 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Virago18,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW801 FOW
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 8,776 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 8,774 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 6,184 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 6,184 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 3,863 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 3,762 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 3,762 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 3,427 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 3,427 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 2,745 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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W801 FOW is a 2000 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W801 FOW, 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 W801 FOW registered?

W801 FOW is a 2000 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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