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D446 CHG

1987 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,068 mi
Last recorded32,068 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Yamaha VMX120028,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD446 CHG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 32,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 32,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 31,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,672 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 31,672 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 31,404 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 31,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,186 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2017 31,186 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,534 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,286 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,034 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 29,743 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,110 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 May 2011 28,702 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 28,702 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,081 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,427 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 May 2008 27,136 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2007 26,819 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 26,599 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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D446 CHG is a 1987 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D446 CHG, 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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D446 CHG is a 1987 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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