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F254 TDL

1989 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,148 mi
Last recorded26,148 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha VMX120027,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 TDL
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 26,148 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 26,144 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2023 25,933 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 25,848 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 25,415 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 25,107 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 24,487 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,565 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,339 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 21,339 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,269 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
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F254 TDL is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F254 TDL, 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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What year was F254 TDL registered?

F254 TDL is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F254 TDL 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.

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