MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
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)
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)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmax?
Based on 5,864 MOT tests across 740 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P78 OLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P78 OLR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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