MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
rear disc pad backing plates deformed
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear disc pad backing plates deformed
rear disc pad backings slightly deformed
Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
rear disc pad backings slightly deformed
How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmax?
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R834 HKX is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 R834 HKX, 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 R834 HKX registered?
R834 HKX is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 12 August 1997.
Is R834 HKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R834 HKX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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