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P119 RNW

1996 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

16,750 mi
Last recorded16,750 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha V Max18,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 RNW
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 16,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 16,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 15,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 14,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 13,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 13,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 11,855 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 10,779 miles

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 17 Jun 2017 9,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear number plate slightly reduced in size

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 8,427 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 7,827 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,337 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 6,995 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 6,033 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2008 6,033 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 5,020 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 5,020 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 3,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 3,763 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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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P119 RNW is a 1996 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 85%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 18,415 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 P119 RNW, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P119 RNW is a 1996 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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