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P85 BUJ

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,855 mi
Last recorded10,855 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 BUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 10,855 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 10,846 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Inner Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 10,549 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 10,540 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 10,374 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear indicators partial obscured by exhausts

Pass 10 Apr 2019 10,285 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 10,273 miles

Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

front brake hose close to being trapped by steering on full lock

Pass 26 Jan 2018 9,944 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 9,417 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 9,047 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 8,281 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 8,281 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 4,445 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 4,445 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 4,413 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 3,498 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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P85 BUJ is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P85 BUJ, 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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P85 BUJ is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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