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T916 DHY

1999 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,355 mi
Last recorded12,355 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Yamaha VMX120018,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT916 DHY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 12,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 12,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 12,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 11,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,006 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 10,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2011 10,638 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,951 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 9,951 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,848 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 8,848 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 19 May 2007 7,604 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 19 May 2007 7,604 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 3,910 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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T916 DHY is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T916 DHY, 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 T916 DHY registered?

T916 DHY is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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