1997 Yamaha Vmax — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age
29 years
Current Age
96.7%
Latest Pass Rate
30
Total Tests (All Years)
21,120 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for Vmax
Compared to Average at Age 13
This car: 96.7%
Average: 53.1%
✅ 43.6% above average (13033 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2010
96.7%
Age (yrs) 13Tests 30Avg Mileage 21,120Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 3.3%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1997 Yamaha Vmax, with age trends.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
3.3%
— Consistent
Motorcycle tyres and wheels
3.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 3.3% (13 yrs) | 3.3% (13 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 3.3% (13 yrs) | 3.3% (13 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Yamaha Vmax cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2010 to 2010, covering 30 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.