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W738 KJL

2000 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,964 mi
Last recorded11,964 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha V Max12,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 KJL
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 11,964 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 11,950 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 10,932 miles

Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning front/rear (4.4.1 (a) (i))

indicator speed

Pass 12 Jul 2023 10,712 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front brake lever operation

Fail 12 Jul 2023 10,712 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

front brake lever operation

Pass 3 May 2022 9,609 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 8,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 8,628 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 8,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 8,617 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 8,610 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

fitted with honey combe back ground and slightly smaller lettering pre 2001

Pass 29 Jun 2010 8,276 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 4,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,935 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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W738 KJL is a 2000 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 12,530 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 W738 KJL, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W738 KJL registered?

W738 KJL is a 2000 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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