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R162 VDV

1997 Yamaha -

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,620 mi
Last recorded51,620 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha -24,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 VDV
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 51,620 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,613 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 51,523 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 51,605 miles

slight movement of handlebars

Pass 7 May 2015 50,035 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 48,049 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 43,932 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 40,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 36,413 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 33,112 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 33,112 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2009 28,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2009 28,605 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 5 May 2009 28,582 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 21,533 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 17,113 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 8,993 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 7,631 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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R162 VDV is a 1997 Yamaha - in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 24,127 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 - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R162 VDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R162 VDV registered?

R162 VDV is a 1997 Yamaha -, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R162 VDV safe to buy?

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