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N923 BMU

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,011 mi
Last recorded49,011 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN923 BMU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,011 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 48,908 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 48,782 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 48,777 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed DEEP SIDEWALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed DEEP SIDEWALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 48,479 miles

FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL HAS AGE CRACKS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING - MULTIPLE CRACKS

Pass 14 Mar 2020 47,760 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,702 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 46,693 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,136 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 46,130 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,565 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion right fork (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 44,565 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion right fork (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 42,721 miles

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,721 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,339 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 41,339 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 39,632 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 35,626 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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N923 BMU is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N923 BMU, 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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N923 BMU is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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