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K199 MGW

1992 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,201 mi
Last recorded42,201 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Yamaha VMX120024,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK199 MGW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 42,201 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 42,190 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Oct 2024 42,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light flash (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 42,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 41,998 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 41,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 41,567 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,536 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,994 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,226 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,277 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 34,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 34,057 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,819 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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K199 MGW is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 K199 MGW, 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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K199 MGW is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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