MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,817 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear tyre rubbing oversize
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15kg (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10kg (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake locking device missing Split pin missing fro rear brake torque arm. (3.2.A1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front left fork seal slightly leaking oil. †Front brake has a pulse of 20 kgf.
How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmax?
Based on 5,864 MOT tests across 740 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M17 XUK is a 1998 Yamaha Vmax in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 20,642 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 Vmax fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M17 XUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha Vmax typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M17 XUK registered?
M17 XUK is a 1998 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is M17 XUK safe to buy?
The MOT history for M17 XUK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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