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L474 HYL

1994 Yamaha V Max

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,852 mi
Last recorded29,852 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha V Max16,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL474 HYL
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 29,852 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 29,848 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 29,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 27,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 26,066 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 24,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 24,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 23,132 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 21,639 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 20,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 20,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 18,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 16,665 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,665 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,908 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 9,573 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 6,134 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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L474 HYL is a 1994 Yamaha V Max in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 16,862 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 L474 HYL, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L474 HYL registered?

L474 HYL is a 1994 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L474 HYL safe to buy?

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