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B144 VLJ

1985 Yamaha Maxim

Red Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,075 mi
Last recorded41,075 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Maxim28,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB144 VLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelMaxim
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,075 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 41,075 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2006 33,860 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Maxim?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
298
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Direction indicators not working 5
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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B144 VLJ is a 1985 Yamaha Maxim in Red with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha Maxim models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 28,876 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 Maxim fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B144 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Maxim typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha Maxim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B144 VLJ registered?

B144 VLJ is a 1985 Yamaha Maxim, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B144 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B144 VLJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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