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C104 CAP

1985 Yamaha V Max

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,518 mi
Last recorded42,518 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha V Max34,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC104 CAP
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 42,518 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 41,787 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 41,785 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 41,600 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 41,327 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 39,647 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 38,791 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 37,386 miles

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2013 37,182 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 36,657 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 36,182 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,470 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,929 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 34,929 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 34,810 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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C104 CAP is a 1985 Yamaha V Max in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 34,948 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 C104 CAP, 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 41 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 C104 CAP registered?

C104 CAP is a 1985 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C104 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C104 CAP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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