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X656 PFE

2015 Yamaha Vmax

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,205 mi
Last recorded36,205 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Yamaha Vmax6,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX656 PFE
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 36,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 35,801 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 35,336 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 34,877 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,602 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,767 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,751 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 33,534 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 33,534 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,022 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,629 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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X656 PFE is a 2015 Yamaha Vmax in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X656 PFE, 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 X656 PFE registered?

X656 PFE is a 2015 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 17 July 2015.

Is X656 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X656 PFE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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