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J959 XCF

1991 Yamaha VMX1200

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,092 mi
Last recorded5,092 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha VMX120025,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ959 XCF
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 5,092 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 4,987 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 4,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 4,914 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 4,627 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 4,622 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 4,332 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 16,380 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,687 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,114 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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J959 XCF is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J959 XCF, 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 J959 XCF registered?

J959 XCF is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J959 XCF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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