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F891 UPD

1989 Yamaha Vmax

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,467 mi
Last recorded43,467 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Vmax27,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF891 UPD
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 43,467 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front tyre showing signs of perishing.

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 43,432 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,323 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Centre stand fractured and likely to break

Fail 6 Jun 2013 41,294 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Centre stand fractured and likely to break

Pass 31 Mar 2012 41,281 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 41,281 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,281 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 41,281 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 41,281 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 41,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,280 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 40,278 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rad hose leak

Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,171 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmax?

Based on 5,864 MOT tests across 740 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
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F891 UPD is a 1989 Yamaha Vmax in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 27,802 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 Vmax fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F891 UPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmax typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F891 UPD is a 1989 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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