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C797 HMC

1986 Yamaha Maxim

Green Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,099 mi
Last recorded31,099 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Maxim21,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC797 HMC
MakeYamaha
ModelMaxim
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,099 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,099 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 31,099 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

R/H Silencer Insecure (Bolt Loose)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,098 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 31,098 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 May 2011 29,771 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 27,848 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,214 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,121 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 27,121 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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C797 HMC is a 1986 Yamaha Maxim in Green with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 C797 HMC, 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 C797 HMC registered?

C797 HMC is a 1986 Yamaha Maxim, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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