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R874 WAW

1998 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,508 mi
Last recorded50,508 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha V Max18,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 WAW
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 50,508 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 50,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 50,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 50,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 50,279 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,158 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,294 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,556 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,916 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,284 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 37,284 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 32,437 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 27,766 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 25,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 25,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(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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R874 WAW 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 76.5%.

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 R874 WAW, 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 R874 WAW registered?

R874 WAW is a 1998 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R874 WAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 WAW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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