MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine idle erratic.
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.
Clutch dragging
Clutch lever pivot worn
Front tyre perished but cords not exposed.
Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired glass cracked (1.1.1b)
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))
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)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
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)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is K740 HWT safe to buy?
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