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J388 EUB

1992 Yamaha Vmax

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,356 mi
Last recorded44,356 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Vmax22,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 EUB
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,356 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 44,356 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2016 43,121 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 43,120 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 41,799 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 41,799 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 40,600 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 40,600 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 38,712 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2012 38,125 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 38,125 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 36,929 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,916 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 35,916 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 34,687 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,234 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,575 miles

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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J388 EUB is a 1992 Yamaha Vmax in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 22,906 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 J388 EUB, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J388 EUB registered?

J388 EUB is a 1992 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J388 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J388 EUB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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