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G579 ABW

1989 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,780 mi
Last recorded31,780 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha VMX120027,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 ABW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 31,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 31,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 31,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 30,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 30,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 30,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 30,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 29,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 28,810 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 28,532 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 28,271 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 28,139 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 27,737 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,148 miles

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

clutch fluid reservoir level is low

Pass 28 May 2011 26,987 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 19 May 2010 26,823 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,788 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 26,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,185 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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G579 ABW is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 G579 ABW, 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 G579 ABW registered?

G579 ABW is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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