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P891 XHW

1997 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,251 mi
Last recorded43,251 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha V Max20,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 XHW
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,251 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 41,829 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 41,829 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 May 2012 39,858 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 37,720 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,720 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,377 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 33,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 16 Aug 2007 29,267 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 22,623 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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P891 XHW is a 1997 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P891 XHW, 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 P891 XHW registered?

P891 XHW is a 1997 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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