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BN09 ELV

2009 Yamaha Vmax

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,928 mi
Last recorded30,928 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Vmax10,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 ELV
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 30,928 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2025 29,675 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 28,791 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 28,791 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2023 26,933 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 26,145 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 25,636 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 25,148 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,888 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,737 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 20,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,795 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,013 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,241 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 8,604 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmax?

Based on 5,864 MOT tests across 740 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
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BN09 ELV is a 2009 Yamaha Vmax in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 10,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Vmax fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN09 ELV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmax typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BN09 ELV registered?

BN09 ELV is a 2009 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is BN09 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 ELV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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