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N309 NUA

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,396 mi
Last recorded31,396 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 NUA
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 31,396 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 31,384 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 31,362 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 31,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2021 31,047 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 31,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 30,860 miles

Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2020 30,860 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed has very deep age related cracking in both tread pattern and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front front tyre under inflated

Front tyre has age related cracking on the side walls - advise replacing asap

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,769 miles

Front Tyre Slightly Perished/Cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre Slightly Perished/Cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2015 30,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,449 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 29,796 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,273 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 28,799 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 28,780 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 28,310 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 27,423 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,473 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 24,374 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 23,671 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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N309 NUA is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 23,004 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N309 NUA, 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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N309 NUA is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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