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G322 XJB

1989 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,442 mi
Last recorded37,442 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha VMX120027,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG322 XJB
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 37,442 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 37,265 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 36,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,742 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 31,406 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 31,460 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 31,206 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 31,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,686 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 30,686 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,274 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 30,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,265 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,348 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,523 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 23,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,714 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,684 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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G322 XJB is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G322 XJB, 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 G322 XJB registered?

G322 XJB is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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