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P520 NOT

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,706 mi
Last recorded28,706 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 NOT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 28,706 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 28,695 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect DIP AND HIGH BEAM SWITCH IS REVERSED (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 26,109 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 23,411 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 20,927 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 18,757 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 16,897 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 15,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 13,995 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 13,304 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 13,303 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,260 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011
Pass 25 May 2010 6,992 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 6,930 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 6,718 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 6,718 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 5,953 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 4,140 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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P520 NOT is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P520 NOT, 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 P520 NOT registered?

P520 NOT is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P520 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P520 NOT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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