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E488 SFX

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

49,208 mi
Last recorded49,208 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE488 SFX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 49,208 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy possibly steering damper (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm and chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 49,051 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 48,815 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,407 miles

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

front brake spongy but works ok

Pass 4 Sep 2019 48,137 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 47,414 miles

front tyre has slight side wall perishing

front brakes slightly binding

rear tyre has slight side wall perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,554 miles

front tyre side wall slightly perished

rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,233 miles

Front front tyre slightly perished

Rear rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 May 2014 44,325 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,119 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,467 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,497 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,432 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,809 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,718 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,228 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 20,228 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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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E488 SFX is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 E488 SFX, 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 E488 SFX registered?

E488 SFX is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E488 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E488 SFX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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