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S275 NRB

1998 Yamaha V Max

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,711 mi
Last recorded28,711 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha V Max18,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS275 NRB
MakeYamaha
ModelV Max
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 28,711 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 28,365 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 27,927 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 26,687 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 25,404 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 24,843 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 24,853 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 24,470 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 24,470 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 23,936 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 22,846 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 22,832 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 15,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 14,783 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 13,682 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 13,006 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 12,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 7,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 4,760 miles

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

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

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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S275 NRB is a 1998 Yamaha V Max in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha V Max models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 18,120 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 S275 NRB, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha V Max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S275 NRB registered?

S275 NRB is a 1998 Yamaha V Max, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S275 NRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S275 NRB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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