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G613 XWS

1989 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

24,084 mi
Last recorded24,084 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Yamaha VMX120027,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG613 XWS
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 24,084 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 24,084 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 24,015 miles

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 24,015 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 23,382 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,382 miles

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 21,681 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 21,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 20,250 miles

ADVISE HORN COULD BE MOVED TOO A BETTER POSTION. STANDARD No PLATE FITTED AT TIME OF TEST. TYRE PRESURES VERY LOW PUMP UP TO 40PSI REAR 36PSI FRONT

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,250 miles

ADVISE HORN COULD BE MOVED TOO A BETTER POSTION. STANDARD No PLATE FITTED AT TIME OF TEST. TYRE PRESURES VERY LOW PUMP UP TO 40PSI REAR 36PSI FRONT

Fail 24 Mar 2011 18,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,441 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 17,011 miles

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

Front tyre valve slightly loose

Lefthand handlebar grip partially insecure

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear brake pad spring shim not fitted correctly

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Relay insecure

Seat not bolted down but secured by catch mechanism

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 17,011 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Front tyre valve slightly loose

Lefthand handlebar grip partially insecure

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear brake pad spring shim not fitted correctly

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Relay insecure

Righthand front brake pad spring shim fitted incorrectly

Seat not bolted down but secured by catch mechanism

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,531 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,723 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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G613 XWS is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G613 XWS, 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 G613 XWS registered?

G613 XWS is a 1989 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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