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G3 VMX

1990 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,299 mi
Last recorded22,299 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha VMX120027,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 22,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 22,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 21,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 21,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases N/S front downpipe snapped at collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 21,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 20,505 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 19,839 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 19,740 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 19,287 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,905 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 17,453 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 May 2014 16,795 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 15,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 15,177 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 15,177 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 14,311 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,354 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,159 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 11,171 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 9,546 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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G3 VMX is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 G3 VMX, 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 G3 VMX registered?

G3 VMX is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G3 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 VMX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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