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F340 RNM

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,467 mi
Last recorded29,467 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF340 RNM
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 29,467 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 29,419 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 29,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 28,987 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 28,794 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey both rear silencers internal blow (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 28,321 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,886 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 27,834 miles

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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F340 RNM is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F340 RNM, 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 F340 RNM registered?

F340 RNM is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F340 RNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F340 RNM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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