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726 VWL

1973 Yamaha V Max

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,536 mi
Last recorded38,536 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration726 VWL
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,536 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 38,536 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 38,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 38,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,265 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 38,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,978 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 37,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha V Max?

Based on 5,093 MOT tests across 454 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
516
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
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726 VWL is a 1973 Yamaha V Max in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Yamaha V Max fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 726 VWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha V Max typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 53 years old, this Yamaha V Max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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726 VWL is a 1973 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 8 March 1973.

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