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D275 SGT

1986 Yamaha Vmax

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,205 mi
Last recorded39,205 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Vmax29,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD275 SGT
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,205 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,909 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 37,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,933 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 36,209 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,675 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 34,661 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,898 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,542 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,988 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 30,988 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,459 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 29,459 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 25,405 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 25,349 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 21,479 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 21,198 miles

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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D275 SGT is a 1986 Yamaha Vmax in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 29,755 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 D275 SGT, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D275 SGT registered?

D275 SGT is a 1986 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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