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V949 JTO

1999 Yamaha V Max

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,972 mi
Last recorded24,972 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha V Max15,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 JTO
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 24,972 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 24,729 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 24,722 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 24,616 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 23,919 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 23,864 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 23,449 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 23,247 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 23,128 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 22,585 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 21,616 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 21,616 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,164 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,310 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 11,753 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,753 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 8,101 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,513 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 5,416 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 5,416 miles

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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V949 JTO is a 1999 Yamaha V Max in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V949 JTO, 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 V949 JTO registered?

V949 JTO is a 1999 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V949 JTO safe to buy?

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