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K186 WKK

1992 Yamaha VMX1200

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,422 mi
Last recorded17,422 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha VMX120024,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 WKK
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 17,422 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 17,410 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear pads worn unevenly due to wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2024 15,010 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 12,042 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 12,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

slight oil leak o engine

Pass 22 Aug 2022 8,887 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 8,887 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 6,261 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 3,591 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 2,806 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 2,785 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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K186 WKK is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200 in Yellow 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 K186 WKK, 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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K186 WKK is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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