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3420 MY

1986 Yamaha VMX1200

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,462 mi
Last recorded25,462 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha VMX120027,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3420 MY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 25,462 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 25,119 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 24,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 24,198 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 23,492 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 23,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 23,032 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 23,026 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Stop lamp not working not working with front brake. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 22,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 22,488 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 21,785 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 21,359 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,377 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

rear light- lens fading!

Fail 15 Jun 2007 19,657 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,657 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,746 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?

Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 187
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 184
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 170
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 76
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3420 MY is a 1986 Yamaha VMX1200 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 27,086 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha VMX1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3420 MY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha VMX1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3420 MY is a 1986 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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