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E212 NOU

1988 Yamaha Vmx 1200

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,682 mi
Last recorded24,682 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Vmx 120022,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE212 NOU
MakeYamaha
ModelVmx 1200
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 24,682 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight warped disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 24,052 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 24,049 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 23,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 23,507 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre designed for a car or sidecar fitted to a solo motorcycle (5.2.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 23,494 miles

clutch biting point needs adjusting

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 22,684 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 22,676 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,579 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,503 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 21,503 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,195 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 20,184 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 17,621 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 17,600 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

fuel smell but no visable leaks,

oil leak

slight exhaust leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,452 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,049 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 16,180 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmx 1200?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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E212 NOU is a 1988 Yamaha Vmx 1200 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Vmx 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 22,676 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 Vmx 1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E212 NOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmx 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha Vmx 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E212 NOU registered?

E212 NOU is a 1988 Yamaha Vmx 1200, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E212 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E212 NOU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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