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J757 SDC

1991 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,910 mi
Last recorded18,910 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 Yamaha VMX120025,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ757 SDC
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 18,910 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 18,694 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,685 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 18,683 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 18,672 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 18,662 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,578 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,665 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 16,901 miles

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

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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J757 SDC 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 80%.

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 J757 SDC, 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 J757 SDC registered?

J757 SDC is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J757 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J757 SDC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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