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N303 LCV

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,282 mi
Last recorded35,282 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 LCV
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 35,282 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 35,213 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,049 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 34,672 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 34,491 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 34,487 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 33,995 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 33,651 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,667 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 32,484 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,598 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,766 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 28,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,971 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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N303 LCV is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N303 LCV, 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 N303 LCV registered?

N303 LCV is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 9 July 1996.

Is N303 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N303 LCV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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