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F449 THY

1988 Yamaha Vmax

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,342 mi
Last recorded24,342 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Vmax22,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF449 THY
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 24,342 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 23,722 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 23,600 miles

Bent, gear selector can still be readily applied

Pass 6 Apr 2023 23,346 miles

Bent, gear selector can still be readily applied

Pass 25 Feb 2022 23,037 miles

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

Front Front Tyre Cracking to side walls

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 22,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 22,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 22,148 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 22,048 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 19,877 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 19,726 miles

Rear tyre cracking slightly.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 17,945 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

alloy banjo brake fittings fitted to front & rear brake lines

Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,945 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

alloy banjo brake fittings fitted to front & rear brake lines

Pass 14 Aug 2010 17,686 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 17,425 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 16,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 15,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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F449 THY is a 1988 Yamaha Vmax in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 22,174 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F449 THY, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F449 THY registered?

F449 THY is a 1988 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F449 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F449 THY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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