MOT Status
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51,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
drive shaft noisey
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
drive shaft noisey
Steering headbearing notchey
front brake hose middle joint bolts loose
front tyre cracking on sidewalls
rear trasmission noisey when turning wheel
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
front tyre cracking on sidewalls
slight binding on front brake
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
slight binding to front brakes
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Oil leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R373 BMV is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 R373 BMV, 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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R373 BMV is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 17 September 1997.
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