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J4 CFM

1991 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,618 mi
Last recorded5,618 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha VMX120025,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 CFM
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 5,618 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 5,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 5,315 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 5,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 4,958 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 4,928 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 4,156 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 3,312 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 3,168 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 3,079 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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J4 CFM is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J4 CFM, 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 J4 CFM registered?

J4 CFM is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 17 October 1991.

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The MOT history for J4 CFM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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