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B7 VMX

1993 Yamaha V Max

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,725 mi
Last recorded21,725 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha V Max23,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 21,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 21,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 21,719 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 21,719 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too Small (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 21,719 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 21,664 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 21,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 21,230 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced half not working. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha V Max?

Based on 5,093 MOT tests across 454 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
516
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
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B7 VMX is a 1993 Yamaha V Max in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 23,111 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 V Max fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B7 VMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha V Max typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha V Max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B7 VMX registered?

B7 VMX is a 1993 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is B7 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 VMX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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