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R429 MFX

1997 Yamaha V Max

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,485 mi
Last recorded18,485 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha V Max20,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 MFX
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 18,485 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 18,375 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 18,286 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 17,933 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 17,933 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 17,346 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 16,735 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 16,730 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 11,869 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 8,580 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 8,578 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 8,570 miles

Centre Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,004 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 7,789 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 7,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 7,313 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 7,098 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,029 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 6,938 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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R429 MFX is a 1997 Yamaha V Max in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R429 MFX, 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 R429 MFX registered?

R429 MFX is a 1997 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 20 September 1997.

Is R429 MFX safe to buy?

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