CarVerify

Free Car Check

E556 WCL

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,313 mi
Last recorded41,313 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE556 WCL
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,313 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,151 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 41,150 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering interfearing with rad on lock to lock after market lights (9.2.2a)

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden both rear mud guard bolts rubbing tyres (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 40,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 38,815 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 38,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 36,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,057 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,952 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 35,737 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 35,125 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
Full Yamaha VMX1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E556 WCL is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E556 WCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E556 WCL?

You can check the full history of E556 WCL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E556 WCL registered?

E556 WCL is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E556 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E556 WCL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E556 WCL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E556 WCL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.