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F538 KEC

1989 Yamaha VMX1200

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,216 mi
Last recorded17,216 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Yamaha VMX120027,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF538 KEC
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 17,216 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 17,216 miles

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,546 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 15,449 miles

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,157 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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F538 KEC is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F538 KEC, 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 F538 KEC registered?

F538 KEC is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F538 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F538 KEC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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