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N759 HPU

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,067 mi
Last recorded35,067 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN759 HPU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 35,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 32,431 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 27,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 25,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 19,298 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 19,110 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 19,109 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 18,874 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 17,748 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 17,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,866 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 16,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,318 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 16,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,009 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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N759 HPU is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N759 HPU, 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 N759 HPU registered?

N759 HPU is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N759 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N759 HPU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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