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J836 LLU

1992 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,636 mi
Last recorded5,636 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha VMX120024,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ836 LLU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 5,636 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 5,090 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 4,298 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 4,039 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 4,037 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 3,436 miles

no lights fitted at the time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2011 2,940 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 2,940 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2009 2,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 832 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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J836 LLU is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J836 LLU, 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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What year was J836 LLU registered?

J836 LLU is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 6 January 1992.

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