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PJI 6505

1987 Yamaha Vmax

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,002 mi
Last recorded29,002 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Vmax23,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 6505
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 29,002 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 29,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose cracked (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 28,999 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,979 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,869 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 27,686 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,344 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 27,271 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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PJI 6505 is a 1987 Yamaha Vmax in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 23,878 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 PJI 6505, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJI 6505 registered?

PJI 6505 is a 1987 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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