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N140 TCN

1996 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,277 mi
Last recorded46,277 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha V Max18,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 TCN
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 46,277 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 46,115 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 45,475 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 45,164 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 45,164 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 44,237 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,255 miles

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

exhaust loud

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,812 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,789 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust installed (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,403 miles

Aftermarket exhaust installed

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,714 miles

After market exhaust installed

Fail 11 Mar 2013 29,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,008 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 25,328 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,137 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,329 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,589 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 22,192 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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N140 TCN is a 1996 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 18,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N140 TCN, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N140 TCN registered?

N140 TCN is a 1996 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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