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E989 NOW

1988 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,834 mi
Last recorded26,834 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Yamaha VMX120028,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE989 NOW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 26,834 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

rear tyre sidewall cracking, no ply or cord showing

Pass 22 Jul 2019 26,268 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 26,122 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,451 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2017 25,441 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)

Rear Brake locking device missing rear brake pd pin no split pin holding in . pin can slide out (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake locking device missing rear brake pd pin no split pin holding in . pin can slide out (3.2.A1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,072 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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E989 NOW is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E989 NOW, 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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E989 NOW is a 1988 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E989 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E989 NOW 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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