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L48 SMD

1993 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,436 mi
Last recorded25,436 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Yamaha VMX120025,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 SMD
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 25,436 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 25,436 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2013 24,612 miles

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

non standard exhausts fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,734 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 20,437 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,437 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,852 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,410 miles

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 19,403 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,411 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 15,411 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,115 miles

temporary repair to exhaust system on collector and offside exhaust pipe

Fail 10 Jul 2007 14,105 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 13,519 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2006 13,507 miles

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.

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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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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L48 SMD is a 1993 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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