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N898 TVK

1995 Yamaha V Max

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,350 mi
Last recorded19,350 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Yamaha V Max20,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 TVK
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 19,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 19,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 18,726 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear tyre has slight cracking of tread

Pass 5 Aug 2011 18,726 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear tyre has slight cracking of tread

Fail 22 May 2010 18,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2010 18,524 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 18,119 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,182 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 17,182 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2007 16,151 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 14,819 miles

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

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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N898 TVK is a 1995 Yamaha V Max in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 20,439 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 N898 TVK, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N898 TVK registered?

N898 TVK is a 1995 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N898 TVK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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