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M127 VBR

1995 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,636 mi
Last recorded62,636 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha VMX120021,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM127 VBR
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 62,636 miles

Front Tyre perished

Rear Tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2020 62,323 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 62,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,400 miles

Nearside oil leek from L/H side

Fail 2 Jul 2018 59,396 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside oil leek from L/H side

Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,253 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 16 Jun 2017 58,253 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,511 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

both front fork stantions pitted

Pass 18 May 2012 58,485 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 58,485 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 58,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,070 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 58,057 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front tyre preasure low and making steerin g heavy.

Pass 11 May 2009 56,827 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 56,827 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 12 May 2008 55,094 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 12 May 2008 55,094 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 17,586 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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M127 VBR is a 1995 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M127 VBR, 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 M127 VBR registered?

M127 VBR is a 1995 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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