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P168 GAW

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

34,783 mi
Last recorded34,783 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 GAW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,783 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 34,778 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,236 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 34,236 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 May 2010 34,229 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,954 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 28,947 miles

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 28,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,676 miles

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.

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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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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