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NJ09 UWL

2009 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,281 mi
Last recorded20,281 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha V Max6,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 UWL
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 20,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 18,770 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 16,778 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 14,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 11,912 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 10,494 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 10,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 9,985 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 9,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 9,350 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 May 2016 9,350 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 9,146 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 9,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 8,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,546 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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NJ09 UWL is a 2009 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.9% with a typical mileage of 6,239 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 NJ09 UWL, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha V Max is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NJ09 UWL registered?

NJ09 UWL is a 2009 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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