MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp not working when rear brake is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Inner Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.
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L655 XHU is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 21,718 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 L655 XHU, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L655 XHU registered?
L655 XHU is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 12 March 1997.
Is L655 XHU safe to buy?
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