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B135 RLP

1989 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,274 mi
Last recorded19,274 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Yamaha VMX120027,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB135 RLP
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 19,274 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,022 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,661 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 18,652 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 18,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 17,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 17,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 17,419 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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B135 RLP is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 27,135 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 B135 RLP, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B135 RLP registered?

B135 RLP is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B135 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B135 RLP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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