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YA04 WBY

2004 Yamaha Virago

Multi-colour Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,539 mi
Last recorded28,539 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Virago28,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 WBY
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 28,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 28,091 miles

Rear Slight splits on tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2025 28,091 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Slight splits on tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2023 28,076 miles

Rear Slight splits on tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 28,045 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 28,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 28,038 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,815 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,554 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 24,977 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 21,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 17,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 16,668 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,353 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,420 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 9,191 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,515 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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YA04 WBY is a 2004 Yamaha Virago in Multi-colour with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 28,038 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 YA04 WBY, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YA04 WBY registered?

YA04 WBY is a 2004 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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