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R969 LLJ

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,306 mi
Last recorded37,306 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 LLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 37,306 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 36,696 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 35,848 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 35,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 35,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

alloy banjo bolts fitted to brake system (not recommended for road use)

Pass 10 Jul 2019 34,441 miles

alloy banjo bolts fitted to brake system (not recommended for road use)

Pass 12 Jul 2018 34,076 miles

all brake unions alloy.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

all brake fittings alloy

Pass 9 Jul 2016 32,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

brake hoses have alloy fitting

Fail 9 Jul 2016 32,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

brake hoses have alloy fitting

Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,738 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 31,727 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 May 2014 29,823 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 29,380 miles

Alloy brake pipe banjo bolts fitted.For race use.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 29,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,975 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,844 miles

alloy banjo brake bolts not recomended for road use

Pass 26 Jul 2008 25,590 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 25,590 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 23,758 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

alloy banjo bolts fitted (not recommended for road use)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 23,020 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 21,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate light missing

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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R969 LLJ is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R969 LLJ, 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 R969 LLJ registered?

R969 LLJ is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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