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J977 UEW

1992 Yamaha VMX1200

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,131 mi
Last recorded26,131 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Yamaha VMX120024,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ977 UEW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 26,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 26,121 miles

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

Front brakes binding

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,102 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,048 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 25,818 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 25,593 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 25,593 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 25,481 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 25,456 miles

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

front brake lever pivot needs greasing.

number plate slightly damaged.

very slight drag on front brakes.

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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J977 UEW is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200 in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J977 UEW, 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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J977 UEW is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 16 May 1992.

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