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G811 UAM

1990 Yamaha Vmax

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,359 mi
Last recorded27,359 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Vmax19,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG811 UAM
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 27,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 26,851 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 May 2015 26,843 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 26,839 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 26,814 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,941 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,060 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 25,060 miles

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

Broken Number plate.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 24,928 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,928 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,876 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 23,876 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,304 miles

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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G811 UAM is a 1990 Yamaha Vmax in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 19,849 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 G811 UAM, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G811 UAM registered?

G811 UAM is a 1990 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G811 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G811 UAM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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