MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmax?
Based on 5,864 MOT tests across 740 vehicles.
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R389 KFB is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R389 KFB, 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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R389 KFB is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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