Yamaha Vmax

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 1,200 cc

R389 KFBMOT history

R389 KFB is a purple petrol Yamaha Vmax first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 29,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2023
Mileage
29,572 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 KFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
Vmax
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 KFB was last recorded at 29,572 miles on 26 Aug 2022, 377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2010: 3,569 miles, lower than 20,487 miles on 29 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
29,195 miles · 24 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
377 miles
Average per year
1,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 29,572 miles
  • 2021 – 29,195 miles
  • 2020 – 28,772 miles
  • 2019 – 28,413 miles
  • 2018 – 28,197 miles
  • 2017 – 27,768 miles
  • 2016 – 25,726 miles
  • 2015 – 22,470 miles
  • 2013 – 21,894 miles
  • 2012 – 21,680 miles
  • 2011 – 21,215 miles
  • 2010 – 3,569 miles
  • 2009 – 20,487 miles
  • 2008 – 15,855 miles
  • 2007 – 12,120 miles
  • 2006 – 8,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,572 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    29,572 miles
    Test number
    186729728464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail29,572 miles (+377)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,572 miles
    Test number
    364317345271
    • Repaired at testRear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass29,195 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    29,195 miles
    Test number
    980092575742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,772 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    28,772 miles
    Test number
    967517956496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,413 miles (+216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    28,413 miles
    Test number
    756927172932
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass28,197 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,197 miles
    Test number
    508434827379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,768 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,768 miles
    Test number
    653555895269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,726 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,726 miles
    Test number
    903421867378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail22,470 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,470 miles
    Test number
    689428905089
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  10. Pass22,470 miles (+576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,470 miles
    Test number
    779488105014
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  11. Pass21,894 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,894 miles
    Test number
    408584823114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,680 miles (+465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    21,680 miles
    Test number
    317515742272
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  13. Pass21,215 miles (+17,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,215 miles
    Test number
    517568601203
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  14. Pass3,569 miles (-16,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    3,569 miles
    Test number
    894072940115
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  15. Pass20,487 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,487 miles
    Test number
    233509749110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,855 miles
    Test number
    730602908171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,855 miles (+3,735)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,855 miles
    Test number
    780782608192
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)

  18. Pass12,120 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,120 miles
    Test number
    911067507198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail8,084 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,084 miles
    Test number
    571699266003
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  20. Pass8,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    8,084 miles
    Test number
    891619566094
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about R389 KFB

Does R389 KFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R389 KFB expired on 25 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R389 KFB?
The MOT on R389 KFB expired on 25 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R389 KFB done?
R389 KFB was recorded at 29,572 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2022, an average of 1,305 miles a year.
Has R389 KFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 KFB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on R389 KFB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R389 KFB find?
R389 KFB passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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