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C918 PUJ

1986 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,311 mi
Last recorded5,311 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1986 Yamaha VMX120027,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC918 PUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2014 5,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front brake lever slightly notchy

Lower Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Upper Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 5,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front brake lever slightly notchy

Lower Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

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

Upper Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 3,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 May 2010 2,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 1,638 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 1,601 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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C918 PUJ is a 1986 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C918 PUJ, 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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What year was C918 PUJ registered?

C918 PUJ is a 1986 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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