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P82 OLR

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,545 mi
Last recorded31,545 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 OLR
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 31,545 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 31,310 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 31,155 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 30,895 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 30,351 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 29,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 28,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 25,243 miles

Exhaust noisy May not be standard (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 20,686 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,157 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,764 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 19,764 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,046 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 12,175 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 11,111 miles

exhaust blow and very corroded wont last long

rear tyre border line

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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P82 OLR is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P82 OLR, 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 P82 OLR registered?

P82 OLR is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 14 July 1997.

Is P82 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P82 OLR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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