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L492 LPY

2016 Yamaha Vmax

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,151 mi
Last recorded48,151 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Vmax5,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 LPY
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 48,151 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 48,151 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear carb leaking from drain screw. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 47,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 46,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 46,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 46,115 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 45,478 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 44,954 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,479 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 43,658 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,539 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 42,539 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed banjo bolt damaged (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

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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L492 LPY is a 2016 Yamaha Vmax in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 5,605 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 L492 LPY, 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 10 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L492 LPY registered?

L492 LPY is a 2016 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 1 December 2016.

Is L492 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L492 LPY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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