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N191 NHR

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Bronze Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,207 mi
Last recorded40,207 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 NHR
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 40,207 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 38,432 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 38,432 miles

Central Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 36,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 33,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 30,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 25,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 24,960 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,794 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 24,747 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 24,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 24,333 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 24,207 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 23,826 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 23,663 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 23,485 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,155 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 21,707 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 19,360 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 16,783 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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N191 NHR is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Bronze with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 23,004 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 N191 NHR, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N191 NHR registered?

N191 NHR is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N191 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N191 NHR 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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