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J497 EWW

1992 Yamaha VMX1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,970 mi
Last recorded26,970 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Yamaha VMX120024,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 EWW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 26,970 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 26,332 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 25,964 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 24,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 23,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 23,495 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 23,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 23,488 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 23,197 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 23,193 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 23,121 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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J497 EWW is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J497 EWW, 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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J497 EWW is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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