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R188 GFT

1997 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,585 mi
Last recorded94,585 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha V Max20,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 GFT
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,585 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 94,585 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,671 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear swinging arm corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 91,671 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,864 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,396 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,683 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,739 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,590 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 69,173 miles

rear swinging arm corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2012 69,173 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

rear swinging arm corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 61,577 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,283 miles

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,329 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,847 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 42,284 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,284 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 33,097 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 33,097 miles

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.

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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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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R188 GFT is a 1997 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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