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P41 XGF

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,793 mi
Last recorded62,793 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 XGF
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 62,793 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 62,280 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 62,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,990 miles

front wires bare behind light cluster

Fail 1 Oct 2020 60,990 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock speedo cable fouling (2.1.4 (c))

front wires bare behind light cluster

Pass 25 May 2018 58,682 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 58,640 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,517 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,953 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,944 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 55,861 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,050 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,725 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 44,797 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 44,797 miles

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

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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P41 XGF is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P41 XGF, 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 P41 XGF registered?

P41 XGF is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P41 XGF safe to buy?

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