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G8 VMX

1992 Yamaha V Max

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,255 mi
Last recorded56,255 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Yamaha V Max23,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 56,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 56,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,646 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,285 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 54,317 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 54,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 May 2015 52,793 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 51,199 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 49,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 46,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,190 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 44,190 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 43,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,767 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 40,071 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 39,100 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,100 miles

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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G8 VMX is a 1992 Yamaha V Max in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 23,628 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 G8 VMX, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha V Max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G8 VMX is a 1992 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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