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J565 NPR

1991 Yamaha VMX1200

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,840 mi
Last recorded23,840 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Yamaha VMX120025,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ565 NPR
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 23,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 23,600 miles

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened STANCHIONS PITTED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SlIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened STANCHIONS PITTED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 23,488 miles

Front Forks pitted

Nearside Evidence of oil-engine area

Offside Exhaust shield bolt missing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 23,284 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Wedged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight oil leak

Rear Suspension fork stanchions pitted

Pass 9 Aug 2021 22,956 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 22,917 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,702 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 22,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 22,595 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,594 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 22,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,064 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 22,064 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 19,789 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,748 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,096 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,052 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,586 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 17,569 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 17,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 17,286 miles

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

Slight play in front head bearings

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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J565 NPR is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J565 NPR, 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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J565 NPR is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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