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N455 CJK

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,151 mi
Last recorded36,151 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN455 CJK
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 36,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 35,713 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 35,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 34,237 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 33,589 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 32,786 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 30,174 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 30,174 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 29,510 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 26,649 miles

exhaust corroded

frame starting to get corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 26,649 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

exhaust corroded

frame starting to get corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 23,655 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2012 23,655 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,558 miles

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

swinging arm is slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,339 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 20,339 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 22 May 2008 16,108 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,991 miles

as per original vt32

Fail 22 Jun 2007 15,991 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 15,796 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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N455 CJK 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 75%.

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 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 N455 CJK, 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 N455 CJK registered?

N455 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N455 CJK shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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