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T846 SBL

1999 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

40,578 mi
Last recorded40,578 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha VMX120018,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT846 SBL
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 40,578 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 40,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 40,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 39,301 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 39,301 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 36,198 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 36,178 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,267 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 1.6 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,015 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 29,015 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 28,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,659 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 23,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

advise remounting of front brake reservoir.

front and rear brake fluid dirty.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,643 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 19,642 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,267 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 15,267 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,259 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 12,259 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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T846 SBL is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 18,540 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 T846 SBL, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T846 SBL is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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