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N880 UPL

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,050 mi
Last recorded39,050 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN880 UPL
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 39,050 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 36,383 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 34,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 32,583 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 31,475 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 31,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 21,190 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 21,133 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 21,008 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 20,941 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 20,509 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 19,048 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 17,014 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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N880 UPL is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N880 UPL, 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 N880 UPL registered?

N880 UPL is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N880 UPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N880 UPL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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