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B349 FGT

1985 Yamaha VMX1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,281 mi
Last recorded12,281 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Yamaha VMX120029,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB349 FGT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 12,281 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 12,107 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 11,780 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 11,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 11,055 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 11,055 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 10,286 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 10,286 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,091 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2005 9,798 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 9,798 miles

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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B349 FGT is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B349 FGT, 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 B349 FGT registered?

B349 FGT is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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