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N797 LWU

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,192 mi
Last recorded33,192 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 LWU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 33,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 33,066 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 36,925 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 32,660 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,277 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 32,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,168 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 30,168 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,162 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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N797 LWU is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N797 LWU, 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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How do I check the history of N797 LWU?

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What year was N797 LWU registered?

N797 LWU is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N797 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N797 LWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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