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R543 FUB

1997 Yamaha V Max

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,873 mi
Last recorded40,873 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha V Max20,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 FUB
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 40,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 40,822 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 40,730 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,670 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,655 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,535 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,445 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 39,926 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,926 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,616 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 39,488 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 28 May 2011 38,765 miles

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

Centre Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 28 May 2011 38,765 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,921 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,238 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,707 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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R543 FUB is a 1997 Yamaha V Max in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R543 FUB, 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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R543 FUB is a 1997 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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