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P616 BJT

1997 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,236 mi
Last recorded23,236 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha V Max20,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 BJT
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 23,236 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 22,596 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 21,892 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 21,264 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 21,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 21,225 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 21,223 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 21,150 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,036 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,908 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,587 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 20,587 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,544 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 20,540 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,344 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 19,203 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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P616 BJT is a 1997 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 20,102 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 P616 BJT, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P616 BJT registered?

P616 BJT is a 1997 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P616 BJT safe to buy?

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