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N42 WPT

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,732 mi
Last recorded16,732 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 WPT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 16,732 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 15,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 411 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 13,167 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 12,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 11,829 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 11,298 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 10,262 miles

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

Rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Apr 2017 10,262 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2015 9,868 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 9,867 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2013 8,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight cracking on wall of rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 7,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 7,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 6,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 5,303 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 5,199 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 5,032 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 4,854 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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N42 WPT is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N42 WPT, 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 N42 WPT registered?

N42 WPT is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N42 WPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N42 WPT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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