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P913 CJT

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,737 mi
Last recorded21,737 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP913 CJT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 21,737 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 21,697 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 21,697 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 21,664 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 21,608 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 21,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 21,538 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 21,292 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,197 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 21,183 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 20,167 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 19,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 19,823 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,823 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,905 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 18,905 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 19 May 2007 18,518 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 18,518 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 18,418 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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P913 CJT is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P913 CJT, 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 P913 CJT registered?

P913 CJT is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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