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L143 UHC

1994 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,181 mi
Last recorded11,181 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha VMX120020,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 UHC
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 11,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished between tread add side walls

Rear tyre perished between tread

Fail 26 Mar 2026 11,176 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished between tread add side walls

Rear tyre perished between tread

Pass 10 Mar 2025 10,341 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 10,193 miles

Front Tyre perished

Fail 25 Jul 2022 10,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre perished

Rear one brake disc bolt loose

Pass 24 Mar 2021 10,046 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 10,045 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working Front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 9,868 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 9,472 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 9,441 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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L143 UHC is a 1994 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 20,905 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 L143 UHC, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L143 UHC registered?

L143 UHC is a 1994 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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