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D399 UGB

1999 Yamaha V Max

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,613 mi
Last recorded63,613 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha V Max15,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD399 UGB
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 63,613 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2025 61,853 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,302 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 57,275 miles

Brake binding but not excessively front brake,, recommend check (1.2.1 (f))

front shocks, slightly reduced damping affect

Fail 12 Apr 2021 57,247 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Advise tread on rear tyre starting to wear uneven

advise tread on front tyre is wearing uneven

Pass 29 May 2019 54,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 51,038 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 51,000 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 49,411 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey recommend exhaust clamps to be fitted (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre, sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 16 May 2017 79,350 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam interacting with main beam,,, when main beam selected (1.2.2c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey recommend exhaust clamps to be fitted (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre, sidewalls slightly perished

headlamp dip switch,, when on main beam position, dip beam is on,, when dip beam position,, main beam on,, recommend attention

Pass 18 May 2016 46,939 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,562 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,540 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 43,075 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,953 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,646 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 38,662 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2010 38,662 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 38,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 36,324 miles

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

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

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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D399 UGB is a 1999 Yamaha V Max in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,307 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 D399 UGB, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D399 UGB is a 1999 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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