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P252 UEW

1997 Yamaha Vmx 1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,768 mi
Last recorded39,768 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Vmx 120027,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 UEW
MakeYamaha
ModelVmx 1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 39,768 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 39,513 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 39,494 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Flexi hose bracket insecure

Pass 13 May 2022 38,895 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,544 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 36,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 36,376 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 35,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 May 2014 34,861 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 31,514 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 29,460 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 25,587 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,742 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 22,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 21,937 miles

Front indicators showing continuously as position lamps.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 Apr 2009 21,937 miles

Front indicators showing continuously as position lamps.

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Dec 2007 20,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmx 1200?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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P252 UEW is a 1997 Yamaha Vmx 1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Vmx 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 27,572 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 Vmx 1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P252 UEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmx 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Vmx 1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P252 UEW registered?

P252 UEW is a 1997 Yamaha Vmx 1200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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