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N376 AUJ

1996 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,876 mi
Last recorded16,876 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha V Max18,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN376 AUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 16,876 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 16,865 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2024 16,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 16,605 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 16,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 16,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 16,192 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 16,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,073 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 15,478 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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N376 AUJ is a 1996 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 N376 AUJ, 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 N376 AUJ registered?

N376 AUJ is a 1996 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N376 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N376 AUJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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