MOT Status
ValidMileage
47,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
oil leak
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for P157 FPK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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