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R718 ONW

1998 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,665 mi
Last recorded29,665 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha V Max18,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 ONW
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 29,665 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 28,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 28,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 27,773 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 27,615 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 27,459 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 26,607 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,465 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,910 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,782 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 22,649 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 20,432 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,002 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 12,716 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 12,716 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 7,876 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,730 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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R718 ONW is a 1998 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R718 ONW, 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 R718 ONW registered?

R718 ONW is a 1998 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R718 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R718 ONW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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