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Y981 GWC

2000 Yamaha Virago

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

24,640 mi
Last recorded24,640 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Virago18,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 GWC
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 24,640 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 24,637 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,907 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 36,906 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated contaminated with fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated contaminated with fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front forks excessively leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake grabbing severely rear brake locks on (1.2.1 (c))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 32,557 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 32,557 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,569 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 31,521 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 27,227 miles

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,227 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,048 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 5,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,952 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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Y981 GWC is a 2000 Yamaha Virago in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y981 GWC, 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 Y981 GWC registered?

Y981 GWC is a 2000 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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