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F341 LMW

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Not stated Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,723 mi
Last recorded28,723 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF341 LMW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 28,723 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 28,381 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 28,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 28,328 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 27,759 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 26,898 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 26,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 26,717 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 26,584 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 26,250 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 21 May 2014 25,678 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 24,773 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,411 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

front tyre perished

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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F341 LMW is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Not stated with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F341 LMW, 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 F341 LMW registered?

F341 LMW is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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