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B408 JVK

1990 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,597 mi
Last recorded29,597 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Yamaha VMX120027,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB408 JVK
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,597 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 29,581 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 29,579 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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B408 JVK is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 27,587 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 B408 JVK, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B408 JVK registered?

B408 JVK is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 7 August 1990.

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The MOT history for B408 JVK shows 3 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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