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E731 NOT

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,368 mi
Last recorded23,368 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE731 NOT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 23,368 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 22,055 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 21,905 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 21,679 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 21,502 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2017 19,898 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 18,903 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2014 16,158 miles

Rear tyre off side side wall is cracked

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 15,909 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,486 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 13,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 May 2009 13,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,434 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,365 miles

Small bind front brake attention soon.

Fail 13 Jul 2007 11,399 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,345 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 10,345 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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E731 NOT is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 28,664 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 E731 NOT, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E731 NOT registered?

E731 NOT is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E731 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E731 NOT shows 18 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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