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V477 FEC

1999 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,491 mi
Last recorded17,491 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha V Max15,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV477 FEC
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 17,491 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 23 Apr 2025 17,483 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2024 17,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 17,432 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 17,295 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 16,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 16,877 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 15,664 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 1,245 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 12,046 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 501 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 379 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 May 2016 15,171 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 13,862 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,798 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 11,629 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 10,764 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 10,754 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 8,934 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 8,648 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 7,932 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 7,428 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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V477 FEC is a 1999 Yamaha V Max in Black 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 V477 FEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V477 FEC registered?

V477 FEC is a 1999 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V477 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V477 FEC 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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