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E874 CGN

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,457 mi
Last recorded30,457 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE874 CGN
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 30,457 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 30,127 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 30,127 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,613 miles

Number plate slightly cracked but still secure

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 28,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Number plate slightly cracked but still secure

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,558 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,200 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,942 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front tyre worn slightly out shape

Pass 10 Jan 2014 22,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,474 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 15,624 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 14,079 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 14,065 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

front tyre worn uneven in tread pattern

Fail 8 Sep 2008 13,616 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 13,616 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 13,616 miles

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

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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E874 CGN is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E874 CGN, 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 E874 CGN registered?

E874 CGN is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E874 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E874 CGN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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