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M786 JLJ

1994 Yamaha Vmax

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,228 mi
Last recorded10,228 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Vmax18,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM786 JLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 10,228 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 10,228 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 10,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 14,060 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 12,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 10,228 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 10,228 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 10,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 9,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,784 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 9,784 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 9,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,052 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 4,387 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 3,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 3,716 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 2,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 1,772 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 1,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008
Pass 31 Mar 2007 16,425 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 12,600 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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M786 JLJ is a 1994 Yamaha Vmax in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 18,768 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 M786 JLJ, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M786 JLJ registered?

M786 JLJ is a 1994 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M786 JLJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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