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N866 YNU

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,853 mi
Last recorded47,853 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN866 YNU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 47,853 miles

slight play in rear brake arm mount

steering stiff

Fail 4 Jul 2019 47,853 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

slight play in rear brake arm mount

steering stiff

Pass 12 Sep 2017 46,660 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 46,170 miles

slight play in rear brake arm(at the top)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,457 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 45,446 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 44,431 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 44,431 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 May 2011 43,949 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 43,949 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 43,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 41,572 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 5,019 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 3,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 3,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 574 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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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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N866 YNU is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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