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PL03 JUH

2003 Yamaha Vmax

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,850 mi
Last recorded25,850 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Vmax18,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 JUH
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 25,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 25,256 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 24,696 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 23,655 miles

Exhaust noisy AFTERMARKET EXHAUST SYSTEM FITTED WHICH IS LOUDER THAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit REAR TYRE GETTING LOW,DOWN TO 2.0MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 23,309 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 22,452 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both legs. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 16,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 15,005 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 13,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 12,026 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 11,970 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 11,728 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 11,126 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 10,265 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 8,531 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 6,128 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 4,379 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 4,379 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 3,652 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 3,180 miles

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

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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PL03 JUH is a 2003 Yamaha Vmax in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 18,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL03 JUH, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PL03 JUH is a 2003 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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