MOT Status
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26,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T897 KEC is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 T897 KEC, 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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What year was T897 KEC registered?
T897 KEC is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 13 April 1999.
Is T897 KEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for T897 KEC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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