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E956 PFV

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,214 mi
Last recorded32,214 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE956 PFV
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2007 32,214 miles

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

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,214 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,192 miles

rear no plate corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2006 27,177 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front brake lever is notchy and needs geasing.

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

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

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

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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E956 PFV is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E956 PFV, 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 E956 PFV registered?

E956 PFV is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E956 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E956 PFV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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