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E877 SFX

1988 Yamaha Vmx 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,668 mi
Last recorded26,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Vmx 120022,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE877 SFX
MakeYamaha
ModelVmx 1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 26,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 26,503 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 26,490 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2022 26,081 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 25,353 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 24,980 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 24,615 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,424 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 24,424 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 24,338 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 24,338 miles

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 May 2008 23,498 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 22,667 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 21,526 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 21,526 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmx 1200?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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E877 SFX is a 1988 Yamaha Vmx 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Vmx 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 22,676 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 Vmx 1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E877 SFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmx 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha Vmx 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E877 SFX registered?

E877 SFX is a 1988 Yamaha Vmx 1200, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E877 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E877 SFX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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