MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Advise thorough service of machine
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Yamaha Maxim?
Based on 868 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B158 XBU is a 1985 Yamaha Maxim in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 B158 XBU, 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 B158 XBU registered?
B158 XBU is a 1985 Yamaha Maxim, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B158 XBU safe to buy?
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