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B227 DHG

1985 Yamaha Vmax

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,691 mi
Last recorded36,691 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Vmax25,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB227 DHG
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 36,691 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 36,691 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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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B227 DHG is a 1985 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 1985 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 25,130 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 B227 DHG, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B227 DHG registered?

B227 DHG is a 1985 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B227 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B227 DHG 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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