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P666 JOH

1997 Yamaha Vmax

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,426 mi
Last recorded19,426 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Vmax20,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 JOH
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 19,426 miles

Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 17,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 17,144 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 17,117 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 17,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 16,868 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 16,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 16,460 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 15,322 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 14,782 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 14,644 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,426 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 13,758 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 13,573 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 13,573 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 12,810 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 10,812 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 8,593 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 8,476 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 8,407 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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P666 JOH is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 P666 JOH, 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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P666 JOH is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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