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B410 FMB

1985 Yamaha Maxim

Black Petrol 696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

247 mi
Last recorded247 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Maxim28,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB410 FMB
MakeYamaha
ModelMaxim
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024
Pass 19 Jun 2021 49,007 miles

Central Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel bearing has very slight play - (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 49,007 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high headlamp too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Headlamp insecure headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front Upper Headlamp lens seriously defective wrong bulb fitted causing complete loss of beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel bearing has very slight play - (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 48,024 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 47,410 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,791 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 45,598 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 44,393 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 41,211 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 35,691 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 32,692 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 32,692 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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B410 FMB is a 1985 Yamaha Maxim in Black with a 696cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B410 FMB, 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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B410 FMB is a 1985 Yamaha Maxim, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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