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OOV 274X

1981 Yamaha Maxim

Black Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,612 mi
Last recorded33,612 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Maxim30,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOV 274X
MakeYamaha
ModelMaxim
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2009 33,612 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 33,612 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,592 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 32,590 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Maxim?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
298
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Direction indicators not working 5
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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OOV 274X is a 1981 Yamaha Maxim in Black with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha Maxim models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 30,643 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 Maxim fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OOV 274X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Maxim typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha Maxim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OOV 274X registered?

OOV 274X is a 1981 Yamaha Maxim, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is OOV 274X safe to buy?

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