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D386 JHY

1986 Yamaha VMX1200

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,028 mi
Last recorded32,028 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1986 Yamaha VMX120027,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD386 JHY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,028 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 32,028 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,732 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 31,732 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front tyre excessivly old

Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,173 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 31,165 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre flat

Head light on / off switch cracked

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear tyre flat

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Side stand stiff does not return fully

Tacho housing insecure but does not restrict steering

Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,798 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 30,770 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

number plate deteriorated.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,745 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 28,311 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 26,091 miles

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

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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D386 JHY is a 1986 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D386 JHY, 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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D386 JHY is a 1986 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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