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H647 LJO

1991 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,771 mi
Last recorded10,771 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Yamaha VMX120025,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH647 LJO
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 10,771 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 10,255 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 9,015 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 9,015 miles

Stop lamp not working Brake control 1 does not operate brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 7,906 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 6,879 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 6,878 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front tyre has slight cracking within tread

Pass 14 Sep 2019 6,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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H647 LJO is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H647 LJO, 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 H647 LJO registered?

H647 LJO is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H647 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H647 LJO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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