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T55 EXX

2001 Yamaha V Max

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,720 mi
Last recorded30,720 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha V Max22,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 EXX
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 30,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 30,436 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 29,420 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,241 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 27,897 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 27,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2018 26,923 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,714 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,276 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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T55 EXX is a 2001 Yamaha V Max in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 22,224 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 T55 EXX, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T55 EXX registered?

T55 EXX is a 2001 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is T55 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 EXX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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