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P257 ACW

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,187 mi
Last recorded70,187 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 ACW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 70,187 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 69,660 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 68,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,041 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 64,493 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 62,414 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 59,708 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 May 2015 57,005 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 May 2014 50,008 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 44,860 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 38,722 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Throttle grip slightly loose but is not able to come off

Pass 14 May 2011 32,133 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 May 2011 31,983 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 May 2011 31,983 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,778 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

accident repaire noted front of machine

Fail 7 May 2009 25,778 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

accident repaire noted front of machine

Pass 15 May 2008 25,357 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,253 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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P257 ACW is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P257 ACW, 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 P257 ACW registered?

P257 ACW is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P257 ACW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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