1997 Yamaha V MAX 1.2L Petrol · R429 MFX
1997 Yamaha V MAX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 18,485 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA V MAX
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R429 MFX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 18,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R429 MFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Yamaha V Max (R429 MFX) between August 2005 and May 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))”; “Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)”.
R429 MFX Mileage History
- 26/08/20056,938 mi
- 22/08/20067,029 mi+91 mi
- 28/08/20077,098 mi+69 mi
- 29/08/20087,203 mi+105 mi
- 10/09/20097,313 mi+110 mi
- 23/09/20107,574 mi+261 mi
- 26/09/20117,789 mi+215 mi
- 27/09/20128,004 mi+215 mi
- 24/08/20138,570 mi+566 mi
- 13/08/20158,578 mi+8 mi
- 13/08/20158,580 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/201611,869 mi+3,289 mi
- 22/03/201916,730 mi+4,861 mi
- 22/03/201916,735 mi+5 mi
- 20/03/202017,346 mi+611 mi
- 19/03/202117,933 mi+587 mi
- 19/03/202117,933 mi
- 22/04/202218,286 mi+353 mi
- 02/06/202318,375 mi+89 mi
- 02/05/202518,485 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 587 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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