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H948 EBV

1990 Yamaha VMX1200

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,600 mi
Last recorded19,600 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Yamaha VMX120027,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH948 EBV
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 19,600 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 19,600 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 19,599 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 19,499 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,157 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,600 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,379 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 17,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,985 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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H948 EBV is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200 in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H948 EBV, 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 H948 EBV registered?

H948 EBV is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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