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F943 LLG

1989 Yamaha V Max

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,427 mi
Last recorded35,427 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Yamaha V Max29,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF943 LLG
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,427 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 35,427 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 35,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 34,747 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 33,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 33,752 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,934 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 29,402 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,270 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 28,267 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,646 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,057 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 24,041 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 218,673 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 21,864 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 21,387 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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F943 LLG is a 1989 Yamaha V Max in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F943 LLG, 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 F943 LLG registered?

F943 LLG is a 1989 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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