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P459 BPK

1997 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,421 mi
Last recorded24,421 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha V Max20,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 BPK
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 24,421 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 24,284 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 24,153 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 23,831 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,786 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 23,778 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 23,733 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,689 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 23,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,464 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,534 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 18,698 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2009 11,754 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2009 11,754 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 11,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 May 2007 10,354 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 7,221 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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P459 BPK is a 1997 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P459 BPK, 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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P459 BPK is a 1997 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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