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P843 DRG

1997 Yamaha Vmax

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,138 mi
Last recorded35,138 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Vmax20,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 DRG
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 35,138 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted touching disc. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 35,116 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 35,116 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 35,116 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted Fouling Disc (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Oil Leak

Pass 22 May 2023 34,734 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 33,892 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 33,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 32,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 60,533 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 60,533 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 59,283 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 58,953 miles

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

Rear tyre repaired

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,953 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,897 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 58,895 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,111 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,450 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,594 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,204 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,218 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,719 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,321 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,845 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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P843 DRG is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P843 DRG, 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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P843 DRG is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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