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H123 HKL

1991 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,351 mi
Last recorded27,351 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha VMX120025,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH123 HKL
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 27,351 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 27,255 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 27,110 miles

Rear Tyre slightly perished on side walls.

Fail 28 Oct 2023 27,110 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly perished on side walls.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 26,981 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 26,907 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 26,907 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 26,883 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 24,796 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 22,591 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 18,447 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 18,324 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,940 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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H123 HKL is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 25,857 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 H123 HKL, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H123 HKL registered?

H123 HKL is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H123 HKL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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