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E373 PFR

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,559 mi
Last recorded67,559 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE373 PFR
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,559 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 67,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,904 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 69,502 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,298 miles

Slight leak on both rear shock absorbers.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,425 miles

rear disc very thin

Fail 25 Sep 2014 58,424 miles

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

rear disc very thin

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,916 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front and rear brake discs becoming distorted

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 50,154 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 50,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 46,383 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 45,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 35,562 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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E373 PFR is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E373 PFR, 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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E373 PFR is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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