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F989 UJB

1989 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,230 mi
Last recorded31,230 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha VMX120027,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF989 UJB
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 31,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter split

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

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 6 Sep 2023 31,211 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position tank cover (6.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger hand grip missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter split

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

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 9 Jun 2022 30,203 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,004 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,808 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 29,402 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,642 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 27,572 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 26,795 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 26,794 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 26,165 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 25,573 miles

Very slight leak Offside front caliper

Pass 21 May 2008 24,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 24,238 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 24,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

bolt on master cylinder loose but not making it insecure

bolts on drivers seat back loose

nearside rear outter constant velocity joint boot clip not fitted correctly

rear brake pedal return spring not attached

Pass 31 May 2006 23,284 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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F989 UJB is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F989 UJB, 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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F989 UJB is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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