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F166 HAK

1989 Yamaha VMX1200

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,060 mi
Last recorded69,060 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha VMX120027,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 HAK
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 69,060 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 69,037 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 69,016 miles

Nearside Rear Foot peg missing bolts

Offside Rear Grab rail missing bolt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 69,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Foot peg missing bolts

Offside Rear Grab rail missing bolt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,792 miles

brake discs wearing thin

front shock/fork damp with oil

slight judder on front brake

Fail 18 Oct 2018 68,772 miles

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2016 68,229 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 68,001 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 66,294 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 66,294 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 62,617 miles

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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F166 HAK is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 27,135 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 F166 HAK, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F166 HAK is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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