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P666 VMX

1997 Yamaha V Max

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,654 mi
Last recorded42,654 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha V Max20,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 42,654 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 42,591 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 42,327 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 42,058 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 42,010 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 41,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,719 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 41,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 40,785 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 40,329 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 39,839 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 39,187 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 38,534 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,885 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,779 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 34,270 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 32,422 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 31,199 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 31,199 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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P666 VMX is a 1997 Yamaha V Max in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P666 VMX, 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 P666 VMX registered?

P666 VMX is a 1997 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P666 VMX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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