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P781 GJO

1997 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,025 mi
Last recorded29,025 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha V Max20,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 GJO
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 29,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 28,893 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 28,437 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 28,437 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 27,158 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,197 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 26,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 23,188 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 22,366 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 21,939 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,306 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 21,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 18,353 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 17,903 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,431 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 16,392 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 15,696 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 15,279 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 13,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 13,003 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 13,001 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 12,091 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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P781 GJO is a 1997 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P781 GJO, 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 P781 GJO registered?

P781 GJO is a 1997 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P781 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P781 GJO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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