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P157 FPK

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,432 mi
Last recorded47,432 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 FPK
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 47,432 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2025 47,432 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2024 42,755 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 42,755 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 42,596 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 40,510 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 40,235 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 39,952 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 37,357 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,660 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,839 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,625 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,936 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 23,934 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,789 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 19,748 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 15,784 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 15,787 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 14,910 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,589 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,055 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 12,151 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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P157 FPK is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P157 FPK, 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 P157 FPK registered?

P157 FPK is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P157 FPK safe to buy?

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