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H159 PRX

2008 Yamaha VMX1200

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,552 mi
Last recorded23,552 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha VMX120011,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH159 PRX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 23,552 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 23,552 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 19,631 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 17,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,806 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 11,806 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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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H159 PRX is a 2008 Yamaha VMX1200 in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 11,036 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 H159 PRX, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H159 PRX registered?

H159 PRX is a 2008 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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