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E343 AKU

1987 Yamaha VMX1200

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,086 mi
Last recorded31,086 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Yamaha VMX120028,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE343 AKU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,086 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 28,708 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 28,708 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 characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,884 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,471 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,471 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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E343 AKU is a 1987 Yamaha VMX1200 in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E343 AKU, 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 E343 AKU registered?

E343 AKU is a 1987 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E343 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E343 AKU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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