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D473 JHY

1987 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20 mi
Last recorded20 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Yamaha VMX120028,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD473 JHY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 20 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 19,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed outer metal braiding slightly rubbed through (1.1.12 (b) (i))

indicators flash a bit fast.

Fail 18 Jun 2018 19,553 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed outer metal braiding slightly rubbed through (1.1.12 (b) (i))

indicators flash a bit fast.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 1,901 miles

indicators flash a bit faster than standard.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 1,801 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 1,487 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 9,576 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 52,859 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 52,859 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2010 51,235 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 51,235 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2009 45,332 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 36,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 30,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,242 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 24,232 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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D473 JHY is a 1987 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D473 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 D473 JHY registered?

D473 JHY is a 1987 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D473 JHY safe to buy?

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