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N655 LBM

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,033 mi
Last recorded18,033 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 LBM
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 18,033 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 17,933 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 16,889 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 12,361 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 7,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 22 May 2014 7,117 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 May 2013 5,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 5,010 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2006 4,982 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 4,982 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 4,544 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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N655 LBM is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N655 LBM, 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 N655 LBM registered?

N655 LBM is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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The MOT history for N655 LBM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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