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V480 DUX

1999 Yamaha Vmax

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

43,713 mi
Last recorded43,713 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Vmax14,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 DUX
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 43,713 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 43,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 41,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 40,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 38,916 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 36,853 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 36,853 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 30,926 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,563 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,532 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,210 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,652 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 21,117 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,853 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,682 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 20,679 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,004 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,668 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 19,668 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,811 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 18,811 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Mar 2009 18,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2007 16,307 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 16,305 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 13,085 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmax?

Based on 5,864 MOT tests across 740 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
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V480 DUX is a 1999 Yamaha Vmax in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 14,525 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 Vmax fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V480 DUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmax typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V480 DUX is a 1999 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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