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F31 HWB

1989 Yamaha Vmax

Yellow Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,420 mi
Last recorded7,420 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Vmax27,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 HWB
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 7,420 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 7,368 miles

tyres are over 8 years old

Pass 16 Apr 2021 7,319 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear slight surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2019 7,228 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 7,171 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 7,016 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 7,016 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmax?

Based on 5,864 MOT tests across 740 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
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F31 HWB is a 1989 Yamaha Vmax in Yellow with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 27,802 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 Vmax fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F31 HWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmax typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F31 HWB registered?

F31 HWB is a 1989 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is F31 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F31 HWB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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