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R93 KGE

1998 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,653 mi
Last recorded11,653 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha V Max18,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 KGE
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 11,653 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 11,597 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 11,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 10,570 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 10,570 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease Rear pads corroded and coming off backing (3.2.A1k)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute Left and right indicators flashing to quick and led bulbs blown and inoperative (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 9,987 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 8,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 7,089 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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R93 KGE is a 1998 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R93 KGE, 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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R93 KGE is a 1998 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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