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G628 GSC

1997 Yamaha Vmx 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,690 mi
Last recorded42,690 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Vmx 120027,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG628 GSC
MakeYamaha
ModelVmx 1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 42,690 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 41,810 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,488 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 34,835 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 34,827 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Exhaust system insecure nearside silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,822 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 16,164 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 16,164 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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G628 GSC is a 1997 Yamaha Vmx 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Vmx 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 27,572 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 G628 GSC, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Vmx 1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G628 GSC registered?

G628 GSC is a 1997 Yamaha Vmx 1200, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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The MOT history for G628 GSC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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