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C945 DVF

1988 Yamaha Vmx 1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,499 mi
Last recorded25,499 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Vmx 120022,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC945 DVF
MakeYamaha
ModelVmx 1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 22,284 miles

front wheel bearing rough

headlamp pattern weak

Pass 8 May 2012 22,140 miles

front wheel bearing slightly rough

Front tyre valve extension to secure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,817 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 18,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,748 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 45,745 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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C945 DVF is a 1988 Yamaha Vmx 1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Vmx 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 22,676 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 Vmx 1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C945 DVF, 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 38 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 C945 DVF registered?

C945 DVF is a 1988 Yamaha Vmx 1200, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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