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S168 KPX

1998 Yamaha Vmax

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,207 mi
Last recorded61,207 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Vmax20,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 KPX
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,207 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 61,122 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 61,121 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 58,319 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 58,118 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 52,832 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 52,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,428 miles

front mudguard cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2011 51,405 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

bar end loose

front mudguard cracked

no beam pattern on dipped beam

Pass 16 Oct 2010 48,579 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 47,542 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 47,542 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 46,943 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 46,943 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 45,150 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 38,823 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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S168 KPX is a 1998 Yamaha Vmax in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S168 KPX, 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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What year was S168 KPX registered?

S168 KPX is a 1998 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S168 KPX safe to buy?

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