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H246 DCD

1990 Yamaha VMX1200

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,717 mi
Last recorded58,717 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Yamaha VMX120027,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH246 DCD
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,717 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,372 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 58,372 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front fork brace has one bolt missing & one bolt loose.

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,991 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 57,991 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,961 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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H246 DCD is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200 in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H246 DCD, 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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H246 DCD is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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