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H937 BFJ

1990 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,898 mi
Last recorded7,898 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha V Max26,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH937 BFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 7,898 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened forks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 6,398 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 6,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 5,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 4,813 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 4,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 4,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 4,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 3,693 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 3,402 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 3,281 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 3,161 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 3,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 2,989 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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H937 BFJ is a 1990 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H937 BFJ, 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 H937 BFJ registered?

H937 BFJ is a 1990 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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