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P586 SWW

1996 Yamaha Vmx 1200

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,989 mi
Last recorded4,989 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Vmx 12006,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 SWW
MakeYamaha
ModelVmx 1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 4,989 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 4,989 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear luggage rack slightly insecure

Wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2007 3,039 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 2,552 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmx 1200?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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P586 SWW is a 1996 Yamaha Vmx 1200 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Vmx 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 6,008 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 Vmx 1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P586 SWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmx 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Vmx 1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P586 SWW registered?

P586 SWW is a 1996 Yamaha Vmx 1200, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P586 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P586 SWW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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