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E225 AUJ

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,818 mi
Last recorded16,818 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE225 AUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 16,818 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 15,267 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,267 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 14,488 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 14,488 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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E225 AUJ is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 28,664 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 E225 AUJ, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E225 AUJ registered?

E225 AUJ is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E225 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E225 AUJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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