Yamaha V-MAX

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,198 cc

T254 VNUMOT history

T254 VNU is a black petrol Yamaha V-MAX first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 15,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2025
Mileage
15,613 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T254 VNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
V-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T254 VNU was last recorded at 15,613 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,469 miles · 22 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,613 miles
  • 2024 – 15,469 miles
  • 2023 – 14,873 miles
  • 2020 – 14,817 miles
  • 2018 – 13,533 miles
  • 2017 – 12,835 miles
  • 2016 – 12,135 miles
  • 2015 – 11,297 miles
  • 2013 – 10,473 miles
  • 2012 – 9,690 miles
  • 2011 – 8,935 miles
  • 2009 – 7,097 miles
  • 2008 – 6,222 miles
  • 2007 – 5,511 miles
  • 2006 – 3,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail15,613 miles
  • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut on outer wall making cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Cut on rear tyre on the outer wall but the cut is not deep enough to reach cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake lever is bent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside rear view mirror missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake lever damaged but functional.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail15,613 miles (+144)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,613 miles
    Test number
    502533163967
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut on outer wall making cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass15,469 miles (+596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    15,469 miles
    Test number
    307271939478
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre slight cracks on both outer walls but not deep enough to reach cords

  3. Pass14,873 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    14,873 miles
    Test number
    897335406650
    • AdvisoryCut on rear tyre on the outer wall but the cut is not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryFront brake lever is bent
    • AdvisoryOffside rear view mirror missing

  4. Fail14,859 miles (+42)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,859 miles
    Test number
    817630158959
    • MajorShock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCut on rear tyre on the outer wall but the cut is not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryFront brake lever is bent
    • AdvisoryOffside rear view mirror missing

  5. Pass14,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    14,817 miles
    Test number
    881604888986
    • AdvisoryHandle bar brake lever bent

  6. Fail14,817 miles (+1,284)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,817 miles
    Test number
    862330901334
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandle bar brake lever bent

  7. Pass13,533 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    13,533 miles
    Test number
    434499632235
    • AdvisoryFront brake lever damaged but functional.

  8. Fail13,467 miles (+632)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,467 miles
    Test number
    856438005218
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake lever damaged but functional.

  9. Pass12,835 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    12,835 miles
    Test number
    638589711101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,135 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    12,135 miles
    Test number
    655001490895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,297 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    11,297 miles
    Test number
    315311655080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail10,473 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,473 miles
    Test number
    189188273269
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

  13. Pass10,473 miles (+783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    10,473 miles
    Test number
    465148073277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

  14. Fail9,690 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,690 miles
    Test number
    376545812409
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

  15. Pass9,690 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    9,690 miles
    Test number
    657255612267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    8,935 miles
    Test number
    178895021182
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  17. Fail8,935 miles (+1,838)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,935 miles
    Test number
    668285721104
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  18. Pass7,097 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    7,097 miles
    Test number
    424850149256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail6,222 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,222 miles
    Test number
    102553188195
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  20. Pass6,222 miles (+711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    6,222 miles
    Test number
    900583088133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  21. Pass5,511 miles (+1,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    5,511 miles
    Test number
    682057947044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  22. Pass3,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    3,792 miles
    Test number
    433213336019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail3,792 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,792 miles
    Test number
    403183336014
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Questions about T254 VNU

Does T254 VNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T254 VNU expired on 21 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T254 VNU?
The MOT on T254 VNU expired on 21 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T254 VNU done?
T254 VNU was recorded at 15,613 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 580 miles a year.
Has T254 VNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T254 VNU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T254 VNU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T254 VNU find?
T254 VNU failed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut on outer wall making cords visable; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked.

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