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P258 PYD

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,097 mi
Last recorded20,097 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 PYD
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 20,097 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 20,076 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 20,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield bracket broken but unlikely to fall

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 17,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 16,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 14,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 11,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 10,368 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 9,302 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 8,576 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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P258 PYD is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P258 PYD, 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 P258 PYD registered?

P258 PYD is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P258 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P258 PYD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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