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P920 BFX

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

11,289 mi
Last recorded11,289 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 BFX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 11,289 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 11,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 11,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 11,114 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 11,015 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 10,813 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 10,644 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 10,352 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 10,120 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 10,027 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 10,021 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 9,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 9,757 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 9,667 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,401 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 9,398 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 8,875 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 8,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,572 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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P920 BFX is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P920 BFX, 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 P920 BFX registered?

P920 BFX is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P920 BFX safe to buy?

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