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NUI 6166

1991 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,180 mi
Last recorded20,180 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha VMX120025,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUI 6166
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 20,180 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 19,665 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 19,146 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 18,679 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 18,156 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 17,589 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 16,974 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 16,288 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 15,378 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 14,803 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 13,946 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 11,845 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 10,906 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 9,388 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 7,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 7,154 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 7,142 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2008 7,084 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 7,074 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2007 7,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,998 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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NUI 6166 is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 25,857 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 NUI 6166, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NUI 6166 registered?

NUI 6166 is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is NUI 6166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUI 6166 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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