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K270 XEL

1992 Yamaha V Max

Maroon Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,691 mi
Last recorded28,691 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1992 Yamaha V Max23,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK270 XEL
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 28,691 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight Notchy Steering (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2021 28,691 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated Brake Pad breaking away (1.1.13 (b))

Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 May 2017 28,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 28,510 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,294 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 28,294 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,788 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 27,450 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,930 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 25,925 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 22,542 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,542 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Aug 2007 21,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 20,933 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake grabbing slightly

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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K270 XEL is a 1992 Yamaha V Max in Maroon with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 23,628 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 K270 XEL, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha V Max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K270 XEL is a 1992 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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