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E540 PMH

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,024 mi
Last recorded30,024 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE540 PMH
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,024 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 27,629 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 22,038 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 21,819 miles

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

corrosion noted on frame

Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,381 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

gear lever pivot worn

main beam light illuminated when lights turned off

Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,654 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 19,654 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 17,123 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,247 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 15,247 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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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E540 PMH is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E540 PMH, 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 E540 PMH registered?

E540 PMH is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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