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B7 ERK

1991 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,213 mi
Last recorded26,213 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1991 Yamaha VMX120025,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 ERK
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,213 miles

Front tyre is slightly perished on both side walls

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Slight misting of oil visible on lower side of engine sump but not causing odvious drip

Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,116 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,943 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 25,943 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,803 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 25,802 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,311 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,900 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 23,900 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,502 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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B7 ERK is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 25,857 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 B7 ERK, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B7 ERK registered?

B7 ERK is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is B7 ERK safe to buy?

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