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B247 TEA

1985 Yamaha Vmx 1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,671 mi
Last recorded41,671 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB247 TEA
MakeYamaha
ModelVmx 1200
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 41,671 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 41,444 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 41,083 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,753 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,753 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 40,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 38,170 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,871 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 36,866 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 36,862 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 35,722 miles

the bike has a water leak!

Fail 22 May 2010 35,722 miles

the bike has a water leak!

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmx 1200?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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B247 TEA is a 1985 Yamaha Vmx 1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Vmx 1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B247 TEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmx 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha Vmx 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B247 TEA is a 1985 Yamaha Vmx 1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B247 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B247 TEA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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