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B943 VJT

1985 Yamaha VMX1200

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,296 mi
Last recorded54,296 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Yamaha VMX120029,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB943 VJT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,296 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,296 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 54,296 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,296 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 54,201 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 54,201 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,186 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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B943 VJT is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B943 VJT, 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 B943 VJT registered?

B943 VJT is a 1985 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B943 VJT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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