MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front front side light not fitted inside head lamp
Offside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey joint corroded (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front front side light not fitted inside head lamp
Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake free off sticking piston (3.3.C2c)
Offside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey joint corroded (7.1.1b)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front front side light not fitted inside head lamp
Offside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey joint corroded (7.1.1b)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmax?
Based on 5,864 MOT tests across 740 vehicles.
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R978 VCH is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R978 VCH, 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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R978 VCH is a 1997 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R978 VCH safe to buy?
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