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R543 LJT

1997 Yamaha Vmax

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,192 mi
Last recorded29,192 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Vmax20,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 LJT
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 29,192 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 29,192 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2024 29,128 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 29,128 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 27,762 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 27,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 25,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 5,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 5,063 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front indicators on spacing limit and small

Standard exhaust fitted but quite noisy

Pass 27 Apr 2016 4,469 miles

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

advise rear number plate damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2014 3,781 miles

advise front brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Dec 2014 3,775 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

advise front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Oct 2013 20,549 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,449 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 19,885 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,303 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 18,303 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,189 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 18,181 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,958 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 16,376 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 14,812 miles

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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R543 LJT is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R543 LJT, 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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What year was R543 LJT registered?

R543 LJT is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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