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P930 KOL

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,283 mi
Last recorded7,283 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 KOL
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 7,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 7,180 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 7,167 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 6,393 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 5,943 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 5,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 5,704 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 5,533 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 5,529 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 5,284 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 5,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 4,852 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 4,640 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 4,640 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 4,367 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 4,014 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 3,259 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 2,658 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 2,658 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 2,424 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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P930 KOL 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 80%.

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 P930 KOL, 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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P930 KOL is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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