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F424 THY

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF424 THY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 29,559 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 29,559 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 27,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 26,516 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,598 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,976 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 23,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 21,176 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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F424 THY 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 F424 THY, 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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How do I check the history of F424 THY?

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What year was F424 THY registered?

F424 THY is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F424 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F424 THY 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.

Does F424 THY have outstanding finance?

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