MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Front Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
bolt missimg n/s.r foot peg mounting
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.
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P168 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 P168 GAW, 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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P168 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 4 April 1997.
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