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G5 VMX

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,014 mi
Last recorded15,014 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 15,014 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 14,791 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 14,531 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 13,610 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 13,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Mar 2015 12,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,897 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 12,077 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 11,637 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 11,637 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 11,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 10,508 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 10,500 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Rear reflector dirty but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 10,148 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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G5 VMX is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 23,004 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 G5 VMX, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G5 VMX registered?

G5 VMX is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is G5 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 VMX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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