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C39 PRN

1986 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,999 mi
Last recorded87,999 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Yamaha VMX120027,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC39 PRN
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 87,999 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 87,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 87,993 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 87,993 miles

Brake rod insecure rear reactor bar (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 87,000 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,000 miles

front lower engine mounts are missing bolts not resulting in engine movement

Fail 3 Aug 2020 87,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front lower engine mounts are missing bolts not resulting in engine movement

Pass 21 Nov 2018 87,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,622 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 86,621 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 May 2012 80,602 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 80,602 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,571 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 86,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,602 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 23 May 2008 84,497 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 20 May 2008 84,488 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 33,751 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,751 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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C39 PRN is a 1986 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C39 PRN, 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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C39 PRN is a 1986 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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