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P307 OEV

1997 Yamaha V Max

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,208 mi
Last recorded6,208 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha V Max20,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 OEV
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 6,208 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 5,563 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 57,970 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,873 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 53,873 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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P307 OEV is a 1997 Yamaha V Max in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 20,102 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 P307 OEV, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P307 OEV registered?

P307 OEV is a 1997 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 29 March 1997.

Is P307 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P307 OEV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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