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P179 APA

1996 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,931 mi
Last recorded25,931 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha V Max18,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 APA
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 25,931 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 25,924 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 25,229 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,829 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 23,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 23,340 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,028 miles

rear tyre has slight cracking in side wall advise

Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,400 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 21,008 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,008 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 19,940 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 19,043 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 18,444 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 18,439 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 May 2008 17,653 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 16,542 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,718 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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P179 APA is a 1996 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 P179 APA, 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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P179 APA is a 1996 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P179 APA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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