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P631 GUJ

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

1,252 mi
Last recorded1,252 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 GUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 1,252 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 34,749 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 32,759 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 30,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in both prop shaft joints

Fail 31 Aug 2021 30,518 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in both prop shaft joints

Pass 14 Aug 2020 25,789 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in propshaft rear Universal joint

Pass 7 Aug 2019 20,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 15,769 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 11,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 11,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,301 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,955 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 10,955 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,210 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 9,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 3,958 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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P631 GUJ is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P631 GUJ, 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 P631 GUJ registered?

P631 GUJ is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for P631 GUJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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