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A12 YMY

1988 Yamaha V Max

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,631 mi
Last recorded58,631 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Yamaha V Max33,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YMY
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,631 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,570 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 54,570 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,150 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,129 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 42,225 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,225 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,915 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 40,915 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,346 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,999 miles

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,999 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,999 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 29,639 miles

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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A12 YMY is a 1988 Yamaha V Max in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 33,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 YMY, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha V Max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 YMY registered?

A12 YMY is a 1988 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is A12 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 YMY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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