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F59 DDY

1989 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,313 mi
Last recorded24,313 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha VMX120027,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF59 DDY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 24,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 23,866 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 23,866 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 23,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,735 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 23,735 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 23,477 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 23,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,229 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,200 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,893 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,781 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 21,871 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,249 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 21,224 miles

Nearside Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 20,875 miles

number plate easily legible from 15 metres,but not road legal size.

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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F59 DDY is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F59 DDY, 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 F59 DDY registered?

F59 DDY is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F59 DDY safe to buy?

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