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N666 SET

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,994 mi
Last recorded36,994 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 SET
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 36,877 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey downpipe to exhaust not connected (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 36,869 miles

Direction indicators not working All indicators Missing (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,416 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 32,323 miles

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 19 Sep 2012 31,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2011 30,469 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,728 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,914 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,017 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,794 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 24,756 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 22,969 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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N666 SET is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N666 SET, 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 N666 SET registered?

N666 SET is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N666 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for N666 SET shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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