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L13 VMX

2000 Yamaha Vmax

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,481 mi
Last recorded61,481 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Vmax20,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 61,481 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 59,358 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 54,700 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 49,167 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 49,167 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 45,052 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,905 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 39,760 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 39,760 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,671 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 32,825 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,450 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 28,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,170 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 23,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,861 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,545 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 19,984 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 19,330 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 19,330 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 19,057 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 19,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 19,044 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 18,760 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 18,008 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 16,244 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 15,436 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,066 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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L13 VMX is a 2000 Yamaha Vmax in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,587 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 L13 VMX, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L13 VMX registered?

L13 VMX is a 2000 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is L13 VMX safe to buy?

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