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H848 XGJ

1990 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,044 mi
Last recorded36,044 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Yamaha VMX120027,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH848 XGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 36,044 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 36,044 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 36,044 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 36,044 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,847 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,006 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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H848 XGJ is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H848 XGJ, 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 H848 XGJ registered?

H848 XGJ is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H848 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H848 XGJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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