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J894 GSR

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,208 mi
Last recorded27,208 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ894 GSR
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 27,208 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 27,095 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 26,855 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,631 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

dampness at front calipers

headlight slightly loose

no plate size

Fail 17 Aug 2020 26,631 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

dampness at front calipers

headlight slightly loose

no plate size

Pass 16 May 2019 26,517 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust noise

headlamp slightly loose

Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,436 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,724 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

after market exhausts fitted

front brake lever travel

indicator speed

nearside hand grip

rear brake lever travel

Fail 20 Aug 2008 23,708 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

after market exhausts fitted

front brake lever travel

indicator speed

rear foot brake lever travel

Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,439 miles

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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J894 GSR is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J894 GSR, 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 J894 GSR registered?

J894 GSR is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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