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P45 BAW

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,663 mi
Last recorded61,663 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 BAW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 61,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 59,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 59,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 57,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 56,635 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 56,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,688 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,718 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,338 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,434 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake pads moving in caliper

Fail 2 Aug 2012 44,405 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,627 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 39,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 39,590 miles

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 37,283 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 33,870 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 29,685 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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P45 BAW is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 P45 BAW, 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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P45 BAW is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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