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P617 BRU

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,284 mi
Last recorded16,284 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 BRU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 16,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2026 16,284 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 15,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 15,120 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 14,898 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 14,892 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 14,678 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 14,189 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 13,458 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 13,456 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 12,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake hoses in sleeves

exh noisey

Fail 8 Aug 2018 12,343 miles

Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake hoses in sleeves

exh noisey

Pass 11 Aug 2017 11,584 miles

Central Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 10,632 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,603 miles

slight play in clutch lever pivot

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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P617 BRU 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 73.3%.

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 P617 BRU, 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 P617 BRU registered?

P617 BRU is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P617 BRU safe to buy?

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