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J904 LMR

1992 Yamaha V Max

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,616 mi
Last recorded66,616 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha V Max23,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ904 LMR
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 66,616 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 65,922 miles

Nearside Rear Outer rose joint has slight play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear flexible brake hose chafing on suspension bolt

Pass 28 Sep 2023 65,310 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 64,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,347 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,257 miles

2x prop shaft bolts a missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake is akward to use

Fail 11 Jul 2013 64,257 miles

2x prop shaft bolts a missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

hand brake is akward to use

Pass 16 Jun 2012 62,200 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 59,621 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,621 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,943 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 56,937 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,095 miles

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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J904 LMR is a 1992 Yamaha V Max in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 23,628 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 J904 LMR, 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 34 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 J904 LMR registered?

J904 LMR is a 1992 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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