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F414 MBT

1989 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,028 mi
Last recorded42,028 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha VMX120027,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF414 MBT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 42,028 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 39,638 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 35,509 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 34,651 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 30,427 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 30,178 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 29,339 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 28,849 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 28,182 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,767 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 26,579 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 26,015 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,779 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,831 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,430 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,692 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,368 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,733 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F414 MBT is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 F414 MBT, 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 F414 MBT registered?

F414 MBT is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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