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P548 LKN

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,289 mi
Last recorded27,289 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 LKN
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 27,289 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 26,432 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 24,376 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 22,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 20,757 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 19,016 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 18,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

foot brake return spring missing

Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,797 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 18,797 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,643 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,932 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 15,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,748 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 14,471 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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P548 LKN is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P548 LKN, 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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P548 LKN is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P548 LKN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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