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P288 JEO

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,377 mi
Last recorded47,377 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 JEO
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 47,377 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 45,721 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 43,367 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 43,361 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

gear lever bent [ hard to operate correctly ]

Pass 20 Sep 2021 41,493 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 39,858 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,718 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,616 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,587 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 39,372 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 39,372 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 38,801 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,763 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 May 2013 37,763 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 37,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 37,313 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 36,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 May 2011 36,320 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,450 miles

gear lever bent

Fail 11 Mar 2009 34,450 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

clutch opperation poor

gear lever bent

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 32,871 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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P288 JEO is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P288 JEO, 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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P288 JEO is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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