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G554 RFJ

1989 Yamaha Vmax

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,855 mi
Last recorded35,855 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Vmax27,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG554 RFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 35,855 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 35,796 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 35,796 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 35,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake pads starting to delaminate

Pass 28 May 2019 32,026 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 32,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 31,084 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 30,663 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 30,243 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 30,243 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,869 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 29,559 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 29,559 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 May 2013 29,070 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 28,655 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,897 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,031 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 26,991 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,777 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,044 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 23,044 miles

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

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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G554 RFJ is a 1989 Yamaha Vmax in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G554 RFJ, 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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G554 RFJ is a 1989 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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