MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Yamaha : Vmax
Yamaha Vmax
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1985 | 4 | 75% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1986 | 4 | 75% | Binding brake. |
| 1987 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 1988 | 5 | 80% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 1989 | 12 | 91.67% | Tyre tread depth too low. |
| 1990 | 9 | 88.89% | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. |
| 1991 | 13 | 76.92% | Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected. |
| 1992 | 12 | 91.67% | Horn not working. |
| 1993 | 8 | 100% | n/a |
| 1994 | 7 | 100% | n/a |
| 1995 | 9 | 88.89% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. |
| 1996 | 25 | 96% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 1997 | 55 | 83.64% | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. |
| 1998 | 45 | 97.78% | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. |
| 1999 | 30 | 80% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2000 | 24 | 87.5% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. |
| 2001 | 12 | 75% | Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar. |
| 2002 | 13 | 84.62% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2003 | 19 | 100% | n/a |
| 2004 | 12 | 83.33% | Headlamp Beam image obviously incorrect. |
| 2005 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 2006 | 9 | 88.89% | Brake disc or drum insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail. |
| 2007 | 7 | 85.71% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2008 | 7 | 100% | n/a |
| 2009 | 44 | 88.64% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2010 | 12 | 91.67% | Horn not working. |
| 2011 | 3 | 66.67% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2012 | 11 | 81.82% | Brake cable, rod or joint insecure. |
| 2013 | 5 | 80% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2014 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2015 | 41 | 95.12% | Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. |
| 2016 | 34 | 91.18% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2017 | 19 | 94.74% | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. |
| 2018 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 2 | 50% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2020 | 9 | 100% | n/a |
| 2021 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 544
Average Yamaha Vmax pass rate: 89.71%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 13% |
| 2 | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 11% |
| 3 | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. | 4.8.2(a)(ii) | Major | 11% |
| 4 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 5 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 9% |
| 6 | Horn not working. | 7.7(a) | Major | 9% |
| 7 | Tyre tread depth too low. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 7% |
| 8 | Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 1.2.1(e) | Major | 5% |
| 9 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 5% |
| 10 | Headlamp Beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 5% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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