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W397 PHH

2000 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,204 mi
Last recorded25,204 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha V Max12,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 PHH
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 25,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 244,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

advice steeting stops be rearranged

advise cables be rerouted

Fail 26 Mar 2020 244,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

advice steeting stops be rearranged

advise cables be rerouted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 23,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 23,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 22,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 22,755 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 22,501 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured ALL (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 22,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured ALL (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 22,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,941 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,501 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,812 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,191 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,055 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,008 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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W397 PHH is a 2000 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W397 PHH, 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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W397 PHH is a 2000 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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