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B384 CMT

1985 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,546 mi
Last recorded42,546 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1985 Yamaha VMX120029,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB384 CMT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 42,546 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,682 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 40,677 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 40,656 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not standard

Fuel cap neck damaged

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2009 38,135 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,214 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 35,204 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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 12 Jun 2007 32,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 30,278 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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B384 CMT is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B384 CMT, 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 B384 CMT registered?

B384 CMT is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B384 CMT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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