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T153 ARU

1999 Yamaha V Max

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,283 mi
Last recorded7,283 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha V Max15,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 ARU
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 7,283 miles

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2025 6,755 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2024 4,061 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2022 1,005 miles

front tyre unevenly worn

headlight pattern weak

Fail 17 Nov 2022 1,005 miles

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

front tyre unevenly worn

headlight pattern weak

Pass 3 Nov 2021 118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre unevenly worn

headlight pattern weak

Pass 15 Oct 2020 13,493 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 11,717 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 9,797 miles

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2017 7,296 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 5,007 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 5,007 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing brake pedal linkage (3.2.A1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 2,958 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 66 miles

front mudguard missing

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,360 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 34,304 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 29 Mar 2012 32,967 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,967 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,297 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,363 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,744 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,213 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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T153 ARU is a 1999 Yamaha V Max in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,307 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 T153 ARU, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T153 ARU registered?

T153 ARU is a 1999 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T153 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T153 ARU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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