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B544 FOF

1985 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,606 mi
Last recorded13,606 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Yamaha VMX120029,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB544 FOF
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 13,606 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 13,313 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 13,313 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 13,087 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 13,050 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 12,911 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 12,911 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,790 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 12,790 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 12,657 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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B544 FOF is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B544 FOF, 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 B544 FOF registered?

B544 FOF is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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