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J472 PKK

1991 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,352 mi
Last recorded41,352 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1991 Yamaha VMX120025,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ472 PKK
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,352 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,300 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 38,907 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 May 2015 38,907 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 35,775 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,775 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,941 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,940 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 32,731 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,417 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,411 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 32,405 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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J472 PKK is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J472 PKK, 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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J472 PKK is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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