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P247 YCG

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,091 mi
Last recorded29,091 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 YCG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 29,091 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 28,917 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 28,490 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 28,204 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 28,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,757 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,410 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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P247 YCG is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P247 YCG, 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 P247 YCG registered?

P247 YCG is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P247 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 YCG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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