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N848 DWF

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,274 mi
Last recorded9,274 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 DWF
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2012 9,274 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 7,827 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 7,765 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,744 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 7,744 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 6,858 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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N848 DWF is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N848 DWF, 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 N848 DWF registered?

N848 DWF is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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