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B388 AKM

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,414 mi
Last recorded35,414 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB388 AKM
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 May 2023 35,414 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 35,118 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 34,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 33,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,876 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 38,820 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,004 miles

Mudguard missing

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,513 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 31,734 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 30,046 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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B388 AKM is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 23,004 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 B388 AKM, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B388 AKM registered?

B388 AKM is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is B388 AKM safe to buy?

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