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JCT 71F

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,280 mi
Last recorded18,280 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCT 71F
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 18,280 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 18,275 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 17,548 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 16,536 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 15,805 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 15,805 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,431 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 14,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 14,601 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,610 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 10,117 miles

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

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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JCT 71F is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JCT 71F, 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 JCT 71F registered?

JCT 71F is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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