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E12 VMX

1988 Yamaha Vmax

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,900 mi
Last recorded20,900 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Vmax22,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelVmax
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2021 20,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 20,790 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 20,680 miles

Nearside Front tyre has split in side wall, but no cord or ply exposed.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 20,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm showing (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,729 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,580 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 19,369 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,062 miles

small cut in front tyre sidewall not showing cord

Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,863 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmax?

Based on 5,864 MOT tests across 740 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
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E12 VMX is a 1988 Yamaha Vmax in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Vmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 22,174 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Vmax fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E12 VMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmax typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha Vmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E12 VMX registered?

E12 VMX is a 1988 Yamaha Vmax, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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