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P698 CLJ

1998 Yamaha Vmax

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,556 mi
Last recorded36,556 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Vmax20,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 CLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 36,556 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 36,517 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,435 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 36,368 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 36,355 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2020 36,219 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 36,219 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 36,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 36,049 miles

both tires aged

Fail 16 May 2017 36,049 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,669 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 35,573 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 35,194 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 35,194 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 34,564 miles

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

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,938 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,286 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,833 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 32,833 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,451 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 32,360 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 8 May 2007 32,360 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,908 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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P698 CLJ is a 1998 Yamaha Vmax in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 20,642 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 P698 CLJ, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P698 CLJ is a 1998 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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