MOT Status
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26,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust slightly loose left hand silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
slight oil leak from sump plug
slight water leak from bottom of radiator
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
exhaust not standard baffles fitted at test
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Upper Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake reaction bracket insecure no split pin (3.2.A1j)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front brake has limited reserve travel
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front brake has limited reserve travel
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
alloy brake banjos fitted
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
alloy brake banjos fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
alloy banjos fitted recomended for race use
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front tyre wearing low
Headlamp beam image poor
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
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Y989 PDG is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 14,768 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 Y989 PDG, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y989 PDG is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 May 2001.
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