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J188 ORN

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,088 mi
Last recorded31,088 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ188 ORN
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 31,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 28,904 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 28,537 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 28,537 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 27,828 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,309 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,035 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 72,035 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 70,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 69,889 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 69,870 miles

Inner Front Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Sidecar direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Sidecar direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Sidecar front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front Sidecar front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Sidecar direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Sidecar direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Sidecar rear red reflector missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Sidecar structure modified significantly reducing the original strength (6.1.1b)

Nearside Sidecar suspension movement is excessively stiff (5.2.1)

Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive toe-out (5.3.1a)

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive vertical misalignment which adversely affects the handling of the combination (5.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J188 ORN is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 23,004 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 J188 ORN, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J188 ORN registered?

J188 ORN is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is J188 ORN safe to buy?

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