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M101 XHY

1995 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,637 mi
Last recorded16,637 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha VMX120021,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 XHY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 16,637 miles

Front tyre over 10 years old

Pass 31 Mar 2025 15,850 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 15,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 14,677 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 14,174 miles

Intermittent connection on brake light switch.....advise replace

advise rear tyre close to n/s of swingarm

Pass 26 Feb 2021 13,043 miles

Front advise slight coolant leak from lower radiator hose

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

advise rear swingarm has slight rusting

Pass 24 Oct 2019 11,607 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 9,321 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 7,665 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey recommend attention/replace (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated recommend attention/replace (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

rear brake binding slightly,, recommend check

Pass 18 Jun 2016 6,631 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mmm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2015 6,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 6,136 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated, recommend replace

Pass 20 Apr 2012 5,923 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 5,520 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2009 5,050 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 4,677 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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M101 XHY is a 1995 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 21,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M101 XHY, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M101 XHY registered?

M101 XHY is a 1995 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M101 XHY safe to buy?

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