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K740 HWT

1993 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,370 mi
Last recorded53,370 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1993 Yamaha VMX120025,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK740 HWT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,370 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,049 miles

Engine idle erratic.

Fail 26 Jul 2019 52,046 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine idle erratic.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 51,002 miles

Clutch dragging

Clutch lever pivot worn

Front tyre perished but cords not exposed.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,085 miles

Nearside Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired glass cracked (1.1.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,419 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,964 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside and offside fork dust shields perished.

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 44,385 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 44,385 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 40,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,793 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,631 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 31,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2009 27,769 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 25,074 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 24,774 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 24,102 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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K740 HWT is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K740 HWT, 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 K740 HWT registered?

K740 HWT is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 March 1993.

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