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P656 TMB

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,315 mi
Last recorded37,315 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 TMB
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 37,315 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 37,304 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 37,230 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 36,430 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,413 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 34,808 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 34,589 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 33,963 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 33,963 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,920 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,872 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,801 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 33,693 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,671 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,225 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,629 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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P656 TMB is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P656 TMB, 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 P656 TMB registered?

P656 TMB is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P656 TMB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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