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T56 TPU

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,152 mi
Last recorded43,152 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 TPU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 43,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 42,788 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 42,788 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 41,545 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 41,545 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,227 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 40,918 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 40,896 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 May 2017 40,425 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,341 miles

Rear tyre very slightly perished

Pass 25 May 2012 39,977 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,065 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 38,065 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 May 2009 34,114 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 34,114 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,283 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

very slightly spongy rear brake

Pass 15 Apr 2006 28,806 miles

rear brake binding slightly.Outer pad is wearing ahead of inner

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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T56 TPU is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 18,535 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 T56 TPU, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T56 TPU registered?

T56 TPU is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T56 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T56 TPU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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