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K942 KWT

1993 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

4,543 mi
Last recorded4,543 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha VMX120025,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK942 KWT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 4,543 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 4,456 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 4,456 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 4,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 4,241 miles

moisture on nearside flexi hose no obvious leak master cylinder full

Pass 16 Jun 2021 4,215 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 4,072 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 4,072 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 3,957 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 3,809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 3,782 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 3,492 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 25 Apr 2009 3,464 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 30,741 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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K942 KWT is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K942 KWT, 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 K942 KWT registered?

K942 KWT is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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