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N828 UPG

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,388 mi
Last recorded15,388 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN828 UPG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 15,022 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 14,571 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 14,571 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,145 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,933 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,330 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 13,312 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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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N828 UPG is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N828 UPG, 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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N828 UPG is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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