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E864 GRG

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,152 mi
Last recorded47,152 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE864 GRG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,152 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 47,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyre low on tread

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,062 miles

exhaust joint clamps loose

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,046 miles

advise front side lamps to be fitted to rear mud gaurds

Fail 29 Jun 2007 39,046 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Leakage from clutch master cylinder †O/S/F brake caliper banjo washer appears deformed †N/S/F brake flexy protective coiling deformed †Throttle cable guide broken †O/S/R wheel buckled †N/S/R tyre 2.5mm O/S/R 3mm

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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E864 GRG is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E864 GRG, 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 E864 GRG registered?

E864 GRG is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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