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E6 DTW

1998 Yamaha Vmax

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,459 mi
Last recorded36,459 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Vmax20,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 DTW
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 36,459 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 34,583 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 33,128 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 30,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 29,775 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,982 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,076 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 28,045 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,428 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,445 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 23,260 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,394 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 21,394 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,106 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,065 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 19,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,180 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmax?

Based on 5,864 MOT tests across 740 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
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E6 DTW is a 1998 Yamaha Vmax in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 20,642 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 Vmax fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E6 DTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmax typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E6 DTW registered?

E6 DTW is a 1998 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is E6 DTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 DTW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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