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P288 LUK

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

48,982 mi
Last recorded48,982 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 LUK
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 48,982 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 48,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to limit advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to limit advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

footbrake has some travel advise attention

Pass 24 May 2023 43,589 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 43,589 miles

Handlebar insecure (2.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 42,796 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 42,782 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light flashing when applied with front brake (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working on foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 42,324 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 41,757 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 40,884 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 39,630 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 39,630 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,051 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 39,051 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,689 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,830 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,801 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 29,485 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 23,488 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2009 23,488 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 19,418 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,143 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 16,143 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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 LUK is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LUK, 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 P288 LUK registered?

P288 LUK is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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