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P666 BAT

1996 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

205 mi
Last recorded205 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha V Max18,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 BAT
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 205 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 332 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 242 miles

Front Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 242 miles

Front Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 8,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 3,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 1,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009
Pass 10 Dec 2007 4,461 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 4,461 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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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P666 BAT is a 1996 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P666 BAT, 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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P666 BAT is a 1996 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P666 BAT safe to buy?

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