MOT Status
ValidMileage
33,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working bad connection (1.5.1c)
Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
o/s footrest loose but not insecure.
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P869 OWF is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P869 OWF, 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 P869 OWF registered?
P869 OWF is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 20 June 1997.
Is P869 OWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P869 OWF shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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