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D426 BJB

1987 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Yamaha VMX120028,119 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD426 BJB
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015
Fail 7 Sep 2015

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 119 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 1,229 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 972 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 1,551 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 139 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 794 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,778 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,028 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 36,701 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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D426 BJB is a 1987 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 28,119 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 D426 BJB, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D426 BJB registered?

D426 BJB is a 1987 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D426 BJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D426 BJB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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