MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S498 TUJ is a 1998 Yamaha Vmax in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 S498 TUJ, 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 S498 TUJ registered?
S498 TUJ is a 1998 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 12 November 1998.
Is S498 TUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S498 TUJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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