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D232 JHY

1987 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,045 mi
Last recorded30,045 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Yamaha VMX120028,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD232 JHY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 30,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 May 2023 30,021 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 30,007 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 29,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,980 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,462 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 27,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 26,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,112 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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D232 JHY is a 1987 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 28,119 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 D232 JHY, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D232 JHY registered?

D232 JHY is a 1987 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D232 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D232 JHY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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