Yamaha V Max
MotorcycleFrom 238 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 4 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| flexible brake hose excessively damaged, chafed, twisted or stretched | 2 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 2 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc | 2 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
Typical mileage
Half of all V Maxs tested had between 13,329 and 30,132 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,411 median miles, the V Max has 0.045 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha V Max MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha V Max has a 90.8% MOT pass rate based on 238 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha V Max?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha V Max is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha V Max at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha V Max is 20,411 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,329 and 30,132 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.