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H38 YGO

1991 Yamaha VMX1200

Maroon Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 Yamaha VMX120025,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH38 YGO
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 2 miles

exhaust very noisey

rear lights poor

Fail 10 Dec 2010 2 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

rear lights poor

Pass 24 Jun 2009 1 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 1 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)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

in our opinion engine mounting plates are too thin in guage in our opimion there may be clearance issues between rear tyre and mudguard at speed rear calliper contacting slightly on disc

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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H38 YGO is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 in Maroon with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H38 YGO, 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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H38 YGO is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 29 July 1991.

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