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E53 NWP

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,613 mi
Last recorded32,613 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE53 NWP
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 32,613 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 32,099 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 31,715 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 31,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 30,328 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front brake valve loose

siren horn

Pass 3 Jul 2020 30,128 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

single tone siren fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 29,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

non standard can

single tone siren

Pass 27 Jun 2018 28,830 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 28,613 miles

single tone siren

non standard can

Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,204 miles

non standard can fitted

single tone siren fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 27,149 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

non standard can fitted

single tone siren fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,021 miles

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

single tone siren

Pass 24 Jun 2014 25,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

single tone siren for horn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,760 miles

non standard can fitted

single tone siren fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

non standard can fitted

single tone siren fitted

Pass 10 May 2011 24,334 miles

non standard can fitted

single tone siren fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2010 23,539 miles

slight warpage to ft discs

Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,536 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 21,182 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2005 21,182 miles

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

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

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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E53 NWP is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E53 NWP, 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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How do I check the history of E53 NWP?

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What year was E53 NWP registered?

E53 NWP is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E53 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E53 NWP shows 22 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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