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G301 LAX

1990 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,695 mi
Last recorded35,695 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha VMX120027,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG301 LAX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 35,695 miles

Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2025 35,692 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2024 35,664 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 35,593 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 35,588 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 35,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 35,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 34,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,028 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,436 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 31,239 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,021 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 31,021 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,487 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 28,657 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 28,657 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 26,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 35,312 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,172 miles

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

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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G301 LAX is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G301 LAX, 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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G301 LAX is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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