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P306 BPR

1997 Yamaha Vmax

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,845 mi
Last recorded12,845 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Vmax20,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 BPR
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 12,845 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 12,660 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 12,467 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 12,386 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 12,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 12,224 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 11,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 11,592 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre under inflated[have corrected]

rear tyre misshaped[flat]

rear tyre under inflated[have corrected]

Pass 8 Apr 2010 10,965 miles

rear brake travel

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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P306 BPR is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 20,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P306 BPR, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P306 BPR registered?

P306 BPR is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P306 BPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P306 BPR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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