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N120 FEY

1996 Yamaha Vmax

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,073 mi
Last recorded14,073 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Vmax19,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 FEY
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 14,073 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 13,582 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 11,574 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 10,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 10,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 10,898 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 9,887 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 8,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 8,353 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 7,862 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 7,845 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 7,186 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 7,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 6,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 6,693 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 6,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 5,993 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 5,993 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmax?

Based on 5,864 MOT tests across 740 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
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N120 FEY is a 1996 Yamaha Vmax in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 19,812 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 N120 FEY, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N120 FEY registered?

N120 FEY is a 1996 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N120 FEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N120 FEY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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