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B155 ETG

1985 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,228 mi
Last recorded38,228 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Yamaha VMX120029,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB155 ETG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 38,228 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 37,707 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 36,692 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,212 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,902 miles

pillion seat and foot pegs missing.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,948 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 30,867 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 30,867 miles

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

Outer Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,036 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 30,036 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2005 28,319 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 28,170 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front brake starting to bind

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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B155 ETG is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B155 ETG, 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 B155 ETG registered?

B155 ETG is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B155 ETG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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