Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Moto Roma Virage 125?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2002 Moto Roma Virage 125?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2002 Moto Roma Virage 125?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2002 Moto Roma Virage 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles, the 2002 Moto Roma Virage 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2002 Moto Roma Virage 125?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Moto Roma Virage 125 (2002)

111 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.6% first-time pass rate

2002 Moto Roma Virage 125

CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2002 Moto Roma Virage 125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2002 Moto Roma Virage 125 is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 55.9% against the typical 80%—meaning nearly half of these bikes fail their MOT on first attempt. Dangerous defects are uncommon at 9.9%, so safety-critical failures aren't the primary concern here.

These machines are typically ridden lightly, averaging only 7,377 miles across their lifetime, yet still accumulate an average of 0.85 failures and 2.2 advisories per test, suggesting chronic mechanical wear rather than heavy use damage. If you're considering one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a specialist mechanic, as the high failure rate points to reliability issues that manifest even on low-mileage examples.

We have limited data for the 2002 Moto Roma Virage 125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

78.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

9.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.85

Over 3.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–10k

For context

These stats describe 111 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	110	78.6%	0.85

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Moto Roma Virage 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,416

typical

4,562

low mileage

9,526

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Moto Roma Virage 125 vehicles fall between 4,562 and 9,526 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,562 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,562–9,526 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Moto Roma Virage 125s sit.

⚠ Over 12,860 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

3.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.85

Avg failures per vehicle

2.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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