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N733 FWE

1996 Yamaha Vmax

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,158 mi
Last recorded36,158 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Vmax19,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN733 FWE
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 36,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 33,442 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 32,826 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 32,505 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 32,181 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 32,181 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 31,715 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,312 miles

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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N733 FWE is a 1996 Yamaha Vmax in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N733 FWE, 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 N733 FWE registered?

N733 FWE is a 1996 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N733 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N733 FWE shows 8 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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