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C870 NMB

1986 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,836 mi
Last recorded59,836 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha VMX120027,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC870 NMB
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 59,836 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 59,638 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 59,380 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,038 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,960 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,700 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 58,298 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 57,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 57,547 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,094 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,572 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,143 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 56,140 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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C870 NMB is a 1986 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C870 NMB, 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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C870 NMB is a 1986 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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