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P809 EHC

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,862 mi
Last recorded14,862 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 EHC
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2010 14,862 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 14,862 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,401 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 10,200 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 9,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 9,181 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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P809 EHC is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P809 EHC, 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 P809 EHC registered?

P809 EHC is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P809 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P809 EHC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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