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J173 XSX

1992 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,624 mi
Last recorded71,624 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Yamaha VMX120024,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 XSX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 71,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside cv boots advance deteriorated

throttle stiff in operation and sticks

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,433 miles

rear number plate slightly obstructed by tow bracket

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively recommend check (1.2.1 (e))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

advise, parking brake lever travel

all rear drive shaft boots, loose and deteriorated recommend replace

handlebars, slightly bent

lighting switch, stiff in operation

throttle sticks on lock,,, recommend attention ASAP

Pass 26 Aug 2020 69,530 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play rear brake pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

advance travel, parking brake lever

lighting switch, very stiff in operation

n/s/r inner and outer drive shaft boots deteriorated,, recommend replace

o/s/r inner drive shaft boot deteriorated,, recommend replace

throttle twist grip sticks open,,, recommend attention ASAP

Fail 20 Aug 2020 69,407 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play rear brake pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

advance travel, parking brake lever

lighting switch, very stiff in operation

n/s/r inner and outer drive shaft boots deteriorated,, recommend replace

o/s/r inner drive shaft boot deteriorated,, recommend replace

throttle twist grip sticks open,,, recommend attention ASAP

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,208 miles

Offside Rear cv boot dereiorated

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,696 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play rear brake pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

all rear drive shaft boots perished

front tyre, sidewalls slightly perished

o/s parking brake performance lower than n/s,, recommend attention

throttle grip slightly sticky in operation

Fail 4 May 2018 67,688 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn rear brake (3.3.A.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all rear drive shaft gators perished and insecure, recommend attention

throttle grip slightly sticky

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,378 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,618 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 64,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,514 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 58,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 56,351 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 52,715 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 49,805 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 46,569 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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J173 XSX is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 24,407 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 J173 XSX, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J173 XSX is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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