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B556 RDY

1992 Yamaha Vmax

Gold Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,566 mi
Last recorded15,566 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Vmax22,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB556 RDY
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 15,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,983 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inboard disc pad worn (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake has long travel

Fail 26 Oct 2017 84,983 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting missing both sides insecure (7.1.1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose handlebars not centered correctly (2.1.1a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure is part broken (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Cable guide touching front tyre

Cable guide touching front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inboard disc pad worn (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

both rear footrests broken

front brake has long travel

front forks are slightly misaligned

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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B556 RDY is a 1992 Yamaha Vmax in Gold with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 22,906 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 B556 RDY, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B556 RDY is a 1992 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is B556 RDY safe to buy?

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