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F446 FTT

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,697 mi
Last recorded21,697 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF446 FTT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 21,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 21,401 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 21,401 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp not working Front switch inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 21,078 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,881 miles

Rear Rear tyre sidewall is starting to show signs of cracks

Pass 15 May 2017 20,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 20,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 10 May 2016 20,330 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect Too small (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2014 20,082 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 20,082 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 19,492 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 19,492 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 16,231 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,978 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 15,391 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 14,557 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 12,327 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 12,299 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2006 10,286 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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F446 FTT is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F446 FTT, 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 F446 FTT registered?

F446 FTT is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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