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B492 NKA

1985 Yamaha Maxim

Red Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,061 mi
Last recorded10,061 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Maxim28,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB492 NKA
MakeYamaha
ModelMaxim
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 10,061 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 10,061 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,030 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 9,850 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,850 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 8,353 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Maxim?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
298
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Direction indicators not working 5
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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B492 NKA is a 1985 Yamaha Maxim in Red with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha Maxim models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 28,876 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 Maxim fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B492 NKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Maxim typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha Maxim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B492 NKA registered?

B492 NKA is a 1985 Yamaha Maxim, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B492 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B492 NKA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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