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D847 HPO

1987 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,644 mi
Last recorded50,644 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Yamaha VMX120028,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD847 HPO
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 50,644 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,055 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 49,055 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 47,816 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,183 miles

rear number plate obstructed by reflector

Fail 19 Jun 2010 46,161 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2009 44,588 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 43,828 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 43,255 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 43,232 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,517 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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D847 HPO is a 1987 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D847 HPO, 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 D847 HPO registered?

D847 HPO is a 1987 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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