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R211 FOO

1998 Yamaha Vmax

Silver Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,400 mi
Last recorded20,400 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Vmax20,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 FOO
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 20,400 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,387 miles

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

rear tyre badly perished

Fail 28 May 2014 20,370 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

rear tyre badly perished

Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,211 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 20,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2012 20,133 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,073 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 17,152 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,184 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,770 miles

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

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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R211 FOO is a 1998 Yamaha Vmax in Silver with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 20,642 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 R211 FOO, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R211 FOO registered?

R211 FOO is a 1998 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R211 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 FOO 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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