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F583 LKM

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,651 mi
Last recorded14,651 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF583 LKM
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 14,651 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 14,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 14,100 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 14,100 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 13,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 13,916 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 13,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 13,680 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 13,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,028 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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F583 LKM is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F583 LKM, 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 F583 LKM registered?

F583 LKM is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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