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L306 NBV

1993 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,639 mi
Last recorded26,639 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha VMX120025,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL306 NBV
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 26,639 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 26,614 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 24,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 24,857 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 24,655 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 24,531 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,288 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 24,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 23,518 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 23,007 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 22,826 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 22,313 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,594 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,343 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 21,069 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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L306 NBV is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L306 NBV, 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 L306 NBV registered?

L306 NBV is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L306 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L306 NBV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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