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J891 JKO

1992 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,076 mi
Last recorded27,076 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Yamaha VMX120024,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ891 JKO
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 27,076 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 21,847 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,728 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,314 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 16,314 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,505 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 15,505 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,737 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,639 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 14,636 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,085 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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J891 JKO is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J891 JKO, 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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J891 JKO is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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