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P917 NOK

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,631 mi
Last recorded19,631 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 NOK
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 19,631 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 19,631 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 19,621 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 19,379 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 19,351 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 19,315 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 17,246 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 17,246 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,225 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 16,641 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 14,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 13,313 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,284 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 12,428 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 10,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 10,702 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 8,142 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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P917 NOK is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P917 NOK, 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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P917 NOK is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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