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K714 PLX

1993 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,832 mi
Last recorded36,832 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha VMX120025,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK714 PLX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 36,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 35,287 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 32,760 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 30,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 28,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Cut in tyre tread but no cords exposed

Pass 31 Oct 2020 26,052 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 22,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 19,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 19,486 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear seat back rest insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,937 miles

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

indicators flashing quite quickly

Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

all indecators flashing slighly to fast

clutch reservior leaking fluid

Fail 20 Apr 2015 18,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

all indecators flashing slighly to fast

clutch reservior leaking fluid

Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

indecators flashing fast

unable to check rear brake fluid level

Fail 29 Mar 2014 17,917 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

indecators flashing fast

unable to check rear brake fluid level

Pass 6 Apr 2013 17,232 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

clutch action poor

indecators flashing fast

unable to check rear brake resavior level

Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,443 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 13,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,743 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 2,555 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

rear brake pedal has long travel

Fail 14 Mar 2008 2,555 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

rear brake pedal has long travel

Pass 24 Feb 2007 97,699 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 97,699 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 90,845 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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K714 PLX is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K714 PLX, 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 K714 PLX registered?

K714 PLX is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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