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YM16 RWO

2016 Yamaha Vmax

Brown Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,315 mi
Last recorded9,315 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Vmax5,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 RWO
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 9,315 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 8,352 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 8,153 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 7,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 7,045 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 6,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 6,510 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 5,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 5,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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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YM16 RWO is a 2016 Yamaha Vmax in Brown with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 5,605 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 YM16 RWO, 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 10 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YM16 RWO registered?

YM16 RWO is a 2016 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 11 July 2016.

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