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B5 BJJ

1986 Yamaha VMX1200

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

22,891 mi
Last recorded22,891 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha VMX120027,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BJJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 22,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 22,335 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 22,335 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect hid or led fitted no patter projected no cut off line and very high (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 22,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 21,990 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 21,914 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 21,914 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements background print (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 21,428 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 21,402 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 21,395 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2018 21,392 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 21,392 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements over print on the back (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 21,312 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 21,292 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 21,288 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,145 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,105 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,081 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,762 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 20,238 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 19,638 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007

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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B5 BJJ is a 1986 Yamaha VMX1200 in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 27,086 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 B5 BJJ, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 BJJ registered?

B5 BJJ is a 1986 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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