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T977 LYB

1999 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,201 mi
Last recorded27,201 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha V Max15,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT977 LYB
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 27,201 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,301 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,114 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 18,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,360 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 14,895 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 14,866 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,062 miles

ADVISE COOLING FAN IS RUN OFF A ON/OFF SWITCH ENGINE DAMAGE POSSIBLE IF NOT KNOWN

Fail 23 Jul 2009 13,062 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 12,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,185 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 12,184 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jul 2006 12,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 12,085 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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T977 LYB is a 1999 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T977 LYB, 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 T977 LYB registered?

T977 LYB is a 1999 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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