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K238 FWY

1992 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,872 mi
Last recorded28,872 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha VMX120024,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK238 FWY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 28,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 27,083 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 27,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 25,989 miles

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

Number plate cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2024 25,989 miles

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

Number plate cracked

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted Caliper bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 25,973 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2023 23,670 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 20,693 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake fair amount of reserve travel in rear pedal (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 20,275 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 20,275 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,060 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,051 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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K238 FWY is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K238 FWY, 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 K238 FWY registered?

K238 FWY is a 1992 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 10 August 1992.

Is K238 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K238 FWY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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