MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,436 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
non standard exhausts fitted
Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Oil leak
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Oil leak
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
temporary repair to exhaust system on collector and offside exhaust pipe
Offside Outer Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)
oil leak around cylinder heads
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L48 SMD is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L48 SMD, 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 L48 SMD registered?
L48 SMD is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is L48 SMD safe to buy?
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