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A21 VMX

1993 Yamaha VMX1200

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,676 mi
Last recorded7,676 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha VMX120025,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 7,676 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 7,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 7,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 7,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 7,303 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 7,211 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 6,814 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 5,779 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 5,360 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 4,778 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 4,606 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

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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A21 VMX is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 25,109 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A21 VMX, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A21 VMX?

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What year was A21 VMX registered?

A21 VMX is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is A21 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 VMX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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