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R140 ECA

1997 Yamaha V Max

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,171 mi
Last recorded30,171 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha V Max20,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 ECA
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 30,171 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 30,139 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 30,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,207 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,127 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,778 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 24,778 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,439 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 22,439 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,759 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,321 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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R140 ECA is a 1997 Yamaha V Max in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 20,102 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 R140 ECA, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R140 ECA registered?

R140 ECA is a 1997 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R140 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 ECA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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