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F22 YAM

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,294 mi
Last recorded20,294 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 20,294 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 20,262 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 20,262 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 20,262 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 20,515 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 19,825 miles

Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,361 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2005 14,177 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 14,177 miles

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

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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F22 YAM is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 21,718 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 F22 YAM, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of F22 YAM?

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What year was F22 YAM registered?

F22 YAM is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is F22 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F22 YAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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