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F734 MAA

1989 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,507 mi
Last recorded35,507 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha VMX120027,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF734 MAA
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 35,507 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 35,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 35,003 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,873 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively Lever (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 34,821 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,047 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,994 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front and rear tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 5 Jun 2015 33,994 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

front and rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 6 May 2014 32,249 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,731 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 43,731 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,724 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 43,706 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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F734 MAA is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F734 MAA, 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 F734 MAA registered?

F734 MAA is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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