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G579 FVT

1990 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,228 mi
Last recorded27,228 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Yamaha V Max26,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 FVT
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 27,228 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 27,087 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 27,087 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 26,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,188 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,704 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

rear tyre has cut in tread but not to cord!

Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,637 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 21,651 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 21,620 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,340 miles

Oil leak

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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G579 FVT is a 1990 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 26,764 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 G579 FVT, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha V Max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G579 FVT registered?

G579 FVT is a 1990 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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