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C866 NWC

1986 Yamaha Maxim

Red Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,940 mi
Last recorded30,940 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1986 Yamaha Maxim21,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC866 NWC
MakeYamaha
ModelMaxim
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 30,940 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 30,939 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,367 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,319 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 30,314 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,869 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 29,869 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,127 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 21,151 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,414 miles

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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C866 NWC is a 1986 Yamaha Maxim in Red 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 C866 NWC, 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 C866 NWC registered?

C866 NWC is a 1986 Yamaha Maxim, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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