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S514 JRU

1998 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,115 mi
Last recorded14,115 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha V Max18,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 JRU
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 14,115 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 14,114 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 13,740 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 13,615 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 13,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,209 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 13,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 12,999 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 12,872 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 12,795 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 10,489 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 10,489 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

bolt missing rear of headlamp

live wiring exposed to offside of engine

Pass 1 Feb 2006 9,945 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 9,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S514 JRU is a 1998 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S514 JRU, 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 S514 JRU registered?

S514 JRU is a 1998 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S514 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S514 JRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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