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J208 OFX

1992 Yamaha V Max

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,540 mi
Last recorded25,540 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha V Max23,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 OFX
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 25,540 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 25,332 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 25,263 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 24,986 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 24,986 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 24,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 24,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 24,505 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 23,677 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 23,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,364 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 18,364 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 17,760 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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J208 OFX is a 1992 Yamaha V Max in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J208 OFX, 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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What year was J208 OFX registered?

J208 OFX is a 1992 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J208 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J208 OFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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