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K606 YFR

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,241 mi
Last recorded42,241 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK606 YFR
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 42,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wheel bearing notchy

uneven wear to rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2020 42,239 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wheel bearing notchy

n/s rear foot rest mounting 1x bolt missing 1x bolt loose

uneven wear to rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2019 40,774 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,282 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 39,272 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 39,254 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,926 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

right hand side of engine oily no visable sign of a leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,414 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 36,402 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 34,849 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 33,366 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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K606 YFR is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K606 YFR, 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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K606 YFR is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 5 February 1996.

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