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K818 YHG

1993 Yamaha VMX1200

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,058 mi
Last recorded26,058 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha VMX120025,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK818 YHG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 26,058 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 25,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 24,176 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 23,484 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 22,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 20,701 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 19,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose footrest hanger to subframe bolt missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 17,455 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 17,068 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,294 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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K818 YHG is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 K818 YHG, 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 K818 YHG registered?

K818 YHG is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K818 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K818 YHG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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