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K550 SUY

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,624 mi
Last recorded95,624 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK550 SUY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,624 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front brake pipes secured with cable tie

gear linkage worn

near side head light not wired up

Fail 6 Sep 2017 95,602 miles

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front brake pipes secured with cable tie

gear linkage worn

near side head light not wired up

Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,587 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,085 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 83,774 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,774 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,706 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,091 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,584 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,241 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,893 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 27,179 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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K550 SUY is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K550 SUY, 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 K550 SUY registered?

K550 SUY is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is K550 SUY safe to buy?

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