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G292 PWX

1990 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,325 mi
Last recorded12,325 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha VMX120027,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG292 PWX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 12,325 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 10,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 10,649 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 10,649 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working via front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2016 10,549 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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G292 PWX is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 27,587 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 G292 PWX, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G292 PWX registered?

G292 PWX is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G292 PWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G292 PWX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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