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L26 RMY

1993 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,993 mi
Last recorded29,993 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha VMX120025,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 RMY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 29,993 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 29,993 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 29,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 29,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 28,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 28,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 28,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 27,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 27,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,278 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 53,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,440 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,902 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,077 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,776 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,440 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 31,012 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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L26 RMY is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L26 RMY, 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 L26 RMY registered?

L26 RMY is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L26 RMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 RMY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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