MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
slight movement of handlebars
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
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)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
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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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R162 VDV is a 1997 Yamaha -, first registered on 19 August 1997.
Is R162 VDV safe to buy?
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