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B576 FOE

1985 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,650 mi
Last recorded27,650 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Yamaha VMX120029,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB576 FOE
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 27,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 27,649 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,019 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,952 miles

Exhaust noesey

Insecure cables and idraulic hoses around stering

Pass 21 Jul 2012 21,115 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,433 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,265 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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B576 FOE is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B576 FOE, 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 B576 FOE registered?

B576 FOE is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B576 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B576 FOE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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