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M991 EPN

1995 Yamaha VMX1200

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,737 mi
Last recorded49,737 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Yamaha VMX120021,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM991 EPN
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,737 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 49,737 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,632 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 46,632 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired brake light bulb not working (1.3.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,367 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied front (3.1.3c)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear (3.2A1f(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion right hand front (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired left hand rear (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired right hand rear (1.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,134 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,422 miles

Clutch Fluid Low

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,542 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 28,542 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 27,815 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 26,704 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 22,123 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 22,123 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 19,988 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 14,074 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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M991 EPN is a 1995 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M991 EPN, 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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M991 EPN is a 1995 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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