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J91 GAH

1992 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,511 mi
Last recorded49,511 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha VMX120024,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ91 GAH
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 49,511 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 48,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 46,818 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 46,807 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 46,081 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 45,633 miles

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

Front tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2017 45,085 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,013 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 44,013 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,490 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 43,478 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,794 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,762 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 42,762 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,840 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,778 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 40,743 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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J91 GAH is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J91 GAH, 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 J91 GAH registered?

J91 GAH is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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