Yamaha Vmax
MotorcycleFrom 429 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 6 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.
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 4 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 3 |
| handlebar grip insecure to handlebar | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| a tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim | 2 |
| brake fluid below minimum mark | 2 |
| brake calliper or cylinder insecure or inadequately mounted and braking performance not affected | 2 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vmaxs tested had between 10,758 and 30,186 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,517 median miles, the Vmax has 0.038 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 Vmax MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Vmax has a 91.1% MOT pass rate based on 429 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Vmax?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Vmax is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Vmax at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Vmax is 23,517 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,758 and 30,186 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.