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B150 AKN

1985 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,619 mi
Last recorded54,619 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1985 Yamaha VMX120029,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB150 AKN
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 54,619 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 19,175 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 19,175 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,623 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,601 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 16,601 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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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B150 AKN is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 29,581 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 VMX1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B150 AKN, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B150 AKN registered?

B150 AKN is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B150 AKN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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