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P985 WGH

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,336 mi
Last recorded14,336 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 WGH
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2014 14,336 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 8,053 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 16,658 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 92,548 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 90,168 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,213 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 74,935 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 68,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,745 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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P985 WGH is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P985 WGH, 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 P985 WGH registered?

P985 WGH is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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