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R521 EMY

1998 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,519 mi
Last recorded27,519 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha V Max18,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 EMY
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 27,519 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,426 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,066 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,882 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 19,878 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,698 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 11,804 miles

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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R521 EMY is a 1998 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 18,120 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 R521 EMY, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R521 EMY registered?

R521 EMY is a 1998 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R521 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 EMY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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