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P873 HTO

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,756 mi
Last recorded33,756 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 HTO
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 33,756 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 33,068 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 32,782 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 29,795 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 28,711 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 28,702 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,140 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,600 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 26,955 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 25,471 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 24,162 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,494 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,697 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 21,612 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 18,212 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2007 18,133 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,135 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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P873 HTO is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P873 HTO, 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 P873 HTO registered?

P873 HTO is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 5 May 1997.

Is P873 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P873 HTO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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