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H236 WHG

1990 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,092 mi
Last recorded53,092 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Yamaha V Max26,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH236 WHG
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 53,092 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 53,092 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 53,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,092 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 53,092 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,092 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 53,092 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,092 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 53,092 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,092 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 53,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 53,092 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 53,092 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 53,092 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,092 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,572 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 52,572 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 52,398 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 52,184 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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H236 WHG is a 1990 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 26,764 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 H236 WHG, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha V Max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H236 WHG registered?

H236 WHG is a 1990 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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