MOT Status
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16,250 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe rotted out (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
small damage to o/s/r swing arm
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha V Max?
Based on 5,093 MOT tests across 454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R518 DPW is a 1997 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R518 DPW, 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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How do I check the history of R518 DPW?
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What year was R518 DPW registered?
R518 DPW is a 1997 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R518 DPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R518 DPW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R518 DPW have outstanding finance?
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