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R895 NDS

1997 Yamaha Vmax

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,815 mi
Last recorded67,815 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Vmax20,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 NDS
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 67,815 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 67,815 miles

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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R895 NDS is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R895 NDS, 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 R895 NDS registered?

R895 NDS is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R895 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R895 NDS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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