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L597 DUE

1994 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,174 mi
Last recorded31,174 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha VMX120020,905 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL597 DUE
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 31,174 miles

All lights masked at time of test - test carried out according to daytime MOT regulations.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 30,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Presented for test with all lights masked - tested according to daytime MOT regulations

Fail 10 Jan 2025 30,733 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Presented for test with all lights masked - tested according to daytime MOT regulations

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 29,359 miles

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))

Strong odour of petrol, but no visual leak

Pass 13 Sep 2022 29,322 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 29,312 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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L597 DUE is a 1994 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L597 DUE, 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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L597 DUE is a 1994 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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