MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear swinging arm corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear swinging arm corroded
Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just meets legal limit 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
rear swinging arm corroded
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
rear swinging arm corroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha V Max?
Based on 5,093 MOT tests across 454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R188 GFT is a 1997 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R188 GFT, 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 R188 GFT registered?
R188 GFT is a 1997 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R188 GFT safe to buy?
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