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B636 RLN

1985 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Yamaha VMX120029,581 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB636 RLN
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2012

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

speedo missing no winkers hi low switch reversed

Pass 2 Jul 2012

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

speedo missing no winkers hi low switch reversed

Fail 2 Jul 2012

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Chain guard missing

speedo missing no winkers hi low switch reversed

Pass 29 May 2009
Pass 29 May 2007

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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B636 RLN is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B636 RLN, 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 B636 RLN registered?

B636 RLN is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B636 RLN safe to buy?

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