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L655 XHU

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,030 mi
Last recorded40,030 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 XHU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 40,030 miles

Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 38,297 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 37,832 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 35,959 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 35,920 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 35,840 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 35,840 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 35,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,543 miles

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,743 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 34,011 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 33,860 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 33,570 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,879 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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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?

The MOT history for L655 XHU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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