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V17 VMX

2015 Yamaha Vmax

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,145 mi
Last recorded12,145 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Yamaha Vmax6,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 12,145 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 11,939 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 11,717 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 10,716 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 9,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 8,146 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 7,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 6,266 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 6,266 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 4,535 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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V17 VMX is a 2015 Yamaha Vmax in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.0% with a typical mileage of 6,001 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 V17 VMX, 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 11 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V17 VMX registered?

V17 VMX is a 2015 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 1 May 2015.

Is V17 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V17 VMX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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