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P423 APR

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Gold Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,624 mi
Last recorded33,624 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 APR
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 32,127 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,127 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,328 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 30,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,299 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,035 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 22,035 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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P423 APR is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Gold with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P423 APR, 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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P423 APR is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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