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E87 BKM

1987 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,132 mi
Last recorded44,132 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Yamaha VMX120028,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE87 BKM
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,132 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,397 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 43,397 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 41,039 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Slight tide mark of oil on left fork leg,will need changing soon.May have oil on pads,but all clean and work fine. No indicators fitted.

Pass 26 May 2010 41,039 miles

Slight tide mark of oil on left fork leg,will need changing soon.May have oil on pads,but all clean and work fine. No indicators fitted.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,945 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,412 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2008 35,397 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2006 33,231 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 33,231 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 33,211 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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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E87 BKM is a 1987 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 E87 BKM, 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 E87 BKM registered?

E87 BKM is a 1987 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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