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P78 OLR

1997 Yamaha Vmax

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,762 mi
Last recorded38,762 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Vmax20,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 OLR
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 38,762 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 35,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 31,686 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 29,613 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 22,405 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 20,421 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 20,411 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 18,024 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,919 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 16,915 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,073 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 15,068 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,570 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 12,570 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 11,881 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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P78 OLR is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P78 OLR, 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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What year was P78 OLR registered?

P78 OLR is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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