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R88 DUT

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,246 mi
Last recorded57,246 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 DUT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 57,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 57,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,926 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,392 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,677 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 55,007 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,155 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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R88 DUT is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 28,664 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 R88 DUT, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R88 DUT registered?

R88 DUT is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is R88 DUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 DUT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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