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K159 AHG

1993 Yamaha VMX1200

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,384 mi
Last recorded44,384 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha VMX120025,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 AHG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 44,384 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 44,150 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 43,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,514 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,151 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,578 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 41,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,583 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 39,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,800 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 36,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 33,021 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

cracking on rear tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Feb 2011 29,185 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

cracking on rear tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,246 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,244 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 18,214 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,658 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front 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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K159 AHG is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200 in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 25,109 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 K159 AHG, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K159 AHG registered?

K159 AHG is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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