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P886 GMU

1996 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,350 mi
Last recorded22,350 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Yamaha V Max18,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 GMU
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 22,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,276 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 21,276 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 19,416 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,416 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,142 miles

lock stop damaged

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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P886 GMU is a 1996 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P886 GMU, 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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What year was P886 GMU registered?

P886 GMU is a 1996 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P886 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P886 GMU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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