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B707 NKA

1985 Yamaha VMX1200

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Yamaha VMX120029,581 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB707 NKA
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2024

All lights masked off.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 921 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 921 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 6 miles
Pass 9 May 2015
Pass 14 Nov 2013 1,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 951 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,740 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 33,731 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,265 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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B707 NKA is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B707 NKA, 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 B707 NKA registered?

B707 NKA is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B707 NKA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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