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D571 CHG

1987 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,660 mi
Last recorded35,660 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1987 Yamaha V Max29,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD571 CHG
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,660 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 35,063 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 35,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 35,858 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear The rear brake disc is a smaller one than the OEM disc. This will cause the rear brake pads to wear with a shoulder when the pads get low the shoulders will butt up against each other. Thus rendering the rear brake in operable.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014
Fail 16 Apr 2014

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2014

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2012

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2010

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 1,811 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

repair to rear brake caliper

repair to rear wheel

Fail 24 Apr 2009 1,811 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2008 1,802 miles

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Wheel fractured significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear brake disc worn well below service limit

Pass 21 Nov 2007 109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,584 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2006 24,584 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

anodized brake components should be replaced

How Reliable is the Yamaha V Max?

Based on 5,093 MOT tests across 454 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
516
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
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D571 CHG is a 1987 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,180 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 V Max fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D571 CHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha V Max typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Yamaha V Max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D571 CHG is a 1987 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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