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F724 KGO

1989 Yamaha V Max

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,422 mi
Last recorded7,422 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha V Max29,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF724 KGO
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 7,422 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 6,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 5,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 4,723 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 3,456 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 3,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 2,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 2,903 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 1,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 582 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 1,438 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 1,438 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,167 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,019 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 26,019 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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F724 KGO is a 1989 Yamaha V Max in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F724 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 F724 KGO registered?

F724 KGO is a 1989 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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