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E28 CVM

1988 Yamaha V Max

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,540 mi
Last recorded60,540 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Yamaha V Max33,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 CVM
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 60,540 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,132 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 60,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,625 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,421 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)

Pass 30 May 2012 50,414 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 43,691 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,691 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 34,372 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,472 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 32,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 31,823 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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E28 CVM is a 1988 Yamaha V Max in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 33,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E28 CVM, 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 38 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 E28 CVM registered?

E28 CVM is a 1988 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E28 CVM safe to buy?

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