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H12 SHY

1990 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,060 mi
Last recorded28,060 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha VMX120027,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 SHY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 28,060 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 27,955 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 27,869 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 27,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 27,756 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 27,679 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 26,953 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer slight leak on outer cv boot

Pass 2 Aug 2014 26,215 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

slight drag at front brake

Fail 2 Aug 2014 26,215 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

slight drag at front brake

Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,117 miles

slight leak from n/s drive shaft seal

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,052 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,622 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,250 miles

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

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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H12 SHY is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H12 SHY, 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 H12 SHY registered?

H12 SHY is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H12 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 SHY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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