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H975 ECK

1990 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

360 mi
Last recorded360 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha VMX120027,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH975 ECK
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 360 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 360 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 238 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 174 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 49 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 10 miles
Pass 18 May 2021
Pass 25 Jun 2019 34 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 1,543 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 1,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 276 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 55 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 276 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 577 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 435 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 450 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 444 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 230 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 312 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 651 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 113 miles

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

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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H975 ECK is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H975 ECK, 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 H975 ECK registered?

H975 ECK is a 1990 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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