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J987 JOU

1991 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

25,075 mi
Last recorded25,075 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Yamaha VMX120025,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ987 JOU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 25,075 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 24,915 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,195 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 23,934 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 23,511 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 22,782 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 22,043 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,946 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 21,772 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,772 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,549 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 21,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 21,096 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,096 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,837 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,442 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 20,442 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2009 20,138 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 20,138 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 19,767 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 19,767 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 19,241 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 16,874 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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J987 JOU is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 J987 JOU, 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 J987 JOU registered?

J987 JOU is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J987 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J987 JOU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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