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F349 KGO

1989 Yamaha V Max

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,069 mi
Last recorded1,069 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Yamaha V Max29,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF349 KGO
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 1,069 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 1,069 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2010 1,053 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 1 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,700 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 15,700 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 15,550 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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F349 KGO is a 1989 Yamaha V Max in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 29,662 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 F349 KGO, 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 37 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 F349 KGO registered?

F349 KGO is a 1989 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F349 KGO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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