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YX55 LHC

2006 Yamaha Vmax

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,780 mi
Last recorded45,780 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Vmax14,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 LHC
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 45,780 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 43,992 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 42,035 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 39,597 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 39,597 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 37,951 miles

Handlebars bent

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 36,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 32,083 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 29,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 26,776 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 23,104 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 23,088 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 20,004 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 19,993 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 16,651 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,687 miles

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 16 Aug 2012 8,664 miles

lock stops on radiator

Pass 4 Jul 2011 7,777 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 7,228 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,071 miles

advise none standard number plate fitted

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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YX55 LHC is a 2006 Yamaha Vmax in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,811 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 YX55 LHC, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YX55 LHC is a 2006 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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