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F418 PNC

1989 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,501 mi
Last recorded21,501 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha VMX120027,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF418 PNC
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 21,394 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 21,252 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 21,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,077 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,856 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 14 May 2010 8,853 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 8,706 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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F418 PNC is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F418 PNC, 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 F418 PNC registered?

F418 PNC is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F418 PNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F418 PNC 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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