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V400 YAM

2000 Yamaha V Max

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,231 mi
Last recorded45,231 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha V Max12,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV400 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 45,231 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024
Pass 29 Apr 2023 13,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 13,414 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on 1 side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort worse than front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 13,124 miles

front tyre worn on offside edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2019 12,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 12,479 miles

couple of engine cover bolts missing right side

dip beam a little dim

tell tale not working on right hand indicators but can be seen from riding position

Fail 11 Jun 2018 12,477 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

couple of engine cover bolts missing right side

dip beam a little dim

tell tale not working on right hand indicators but can be seen from riding position

Pass 3 Jun 2017 11,902 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 11,163 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 11,158 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen There is no discernable beam pattern (1.6.B.1)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Rear brake linkage system (6.2.1h)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 8,437 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 7,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 6,650 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 6,084 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 5,730 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 4,838 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 4,838 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2009 3,119 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 1,924 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 1,741 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 1,304 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha V Max?

Based on 5,093 MOT tests across 454 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
516
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
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V400 YAM is a 2000 Yamaha V Max in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 12,530 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 V Max fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V400 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha V Max typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V400 YAM registered?

V400 YAM is a 2000 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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