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P468 BEL

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

13,180 mi
Last recorded13,180 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 BEL
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 13,180 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 12,690 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 10,995 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 9,689 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 9,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 9,037 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 8,824 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 8,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 8,505 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 8,505 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2014 8,462 miles

front brakes have a slight bind

front tyre has slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,356 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 7,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 7,386 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 6,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 5,654 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 5,286 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 4,891 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 4,890 miles

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(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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P468 BEL 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 78.9%.

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 P468 BEL, 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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P468 BEL is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P468 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P468 BEL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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