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E545 NOT

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,668 mi
Last recorded39,668 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE545 NOT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 39,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 39,628 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 39,527 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 39,072 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,029 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,838 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,440 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 37,419 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,380 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 32,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 937 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear tyre getting low † †front tyre pressure low

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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E545 NOT is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 E545 NOT, 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 E545 NOT registered?

E545 NOT is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E545 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E545 NOT shows 11 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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