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C64 BMS

1986 Yamaha Maxim

Red Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,633 mi
Last recorded21,633 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Maxim21,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC64 BMS
MakeYamaha
ModelMaxim
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 21,633 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 21,550 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 21,469 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 21,351 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 21,351 miles

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 21,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 21,043 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,460 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,196 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,413 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,787 miles

exhaust has a slight leak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 16,515 miles

rear tyre has side wall cracks that are allmost excessive

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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C64 BMS is a 1986 Yamaha Maxim in Red with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha Maxim models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 21,151 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C64 BMS, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha Maxim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C64 BMS registered?

C64 BMS is a 1986 Yamaha Maxim, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C64 BMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C64 BMS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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