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F482 THW

1989 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,634 mi
Last recorded24,634 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Yamaha VMX120027,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 THW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 24,634 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 24,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,881 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 20,031 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,024 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 18,021 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 17,012 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 16,022 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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F482 THW is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F482 THW, 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 F482 THW registered?

F482 THW is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F482 THW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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