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R188 ABT

2016 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 ABT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025
Pass 20 Jun 2024
Pass 12 Jun 2021 30,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 30,389 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not flashing just dimming (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not flashing just dimming (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 30,300 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 29,741 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 28,653 miles

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

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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R188 ABT is a 2016 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R188 ABT, 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 10 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R188 ABT registered?

R188 ABT is a 2016 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is R188 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 ABT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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