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B483 XOW

1985 Yamaha Vmx 1200

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,468 mi
Last recorded27,468 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB483 XOW
MakeYamaha
ModelVmx 1200
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,468 miles

some wear in footbrake lever fulcrum pin

Fail 25 Aug 2009 27,467 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some wear in footbrake lever fulcrum pin

Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,111 miles

nearside frame starting to corrode below foot rest

offside brake hose slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,600 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 24,501 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 24,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmx 1200?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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B483 XOW is a 1985 Yamaha Vmx 1200 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Vmx 1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B483 XOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmx 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha Vmx 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B483 XOW registered?

B483 XOW is a 1985 Yamaha Vmx 1200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B483 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B483 XOW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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