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Q981RAE

1990 Yamaha Vmx 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,303 mi
Last recorded17,303 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Vmx 120016,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ981RAE
MakeYamaha
ModelVmx 1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 17,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 16,957 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 47,399 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,302 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 47,302 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the central band (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 45,110 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 40,657 miles

Dipped Beam Image poor

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Also slight roughness when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 37,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,887 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 36,299 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,015 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,216 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmx 1200?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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Q981RAE is a 1990 Yamaha Vmx 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Vmx 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 16,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Vmx 1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q981RAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmx 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Yamaha Vmx 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q981RAE is a 1990 Yamaha Vmx 1200, first registered on 5 September 1990.

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