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G295 PWX

1989 Yamaha VMX1200

Orange Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,884 mi
Last recorded12,884 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha VMX120027,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG295 PWX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 12,884 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 12,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 11,407 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 10,918 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 10,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 10,020 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 9,141 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 9,141 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 6,970 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 5,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 2,821 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 2,821 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 89,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 11 May 2016 89,541 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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G295 PWX is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 in Orange with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G295 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 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 G295 PWX registered?

G295 PWX is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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