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E460 MLC

1988 Yamaha V Max

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,900 mi
Last recorded38,900 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha V Max33,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE460 MLC
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 38,900 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 38,357 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 38,357 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 38,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,266 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 38,266 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,017 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,982 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 37,918 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,918 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 37,886 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,813 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 37,813 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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E460 MLC is a 1988 Yamaha V Max in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 E460 MLC, 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 E460 MLC registered?

E460 MLC is a 1988 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E460 MLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E460 MLC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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