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Y185 XBV

2001 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,970 mi
Last recorded51,970 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Virago18,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 XBV
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 51,970 miles

Front headlamp has beam divertors ftted

Nearside Front hand grip becoming detached

Nearside Rear auxilliary position lamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

main beam has led fitted to lamp

Pass 25 May 2017 51,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 51,703 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 51,044 miles

headlight mask fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 45,302 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,688 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 43,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 43,418 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,940 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,298 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 38,298 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,851 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,163 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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Y185 XBV is a 2001 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y185 XBV, 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 Y185 XBV registered?

Y185 XBV is a 2001 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 7 April 2001.

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