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P409 PKX

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 PKX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 920 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 920 miles
Pass 29 May 2019
Pass 16 May 2018
Pass 15 May 2017
Pass 14 Jun 2016
Fail 14 Jun 2016

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,961 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,498 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,853 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,466 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 12,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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P409 PKX 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 85.7%.

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 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 P409 PKX, 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 P409 PKX registered?

P409 PKX is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P409 PKX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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