MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play in rear brake arm mount
steering stiff
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
slight play in rear brake arm mount
steering stiff
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
slight play in rear brake arm(at the top)
Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside 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.
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N866 YNU is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 N866 YNU, 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 N866 YNU registered?
N866 YNU is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 April 1996.
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