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P818 HWA

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,964 mi
Last recorded49,964 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 HWA
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 49,964 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,621 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 38,251 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 38,246 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 30,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,396 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 27,396 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,774 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 22,774 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,363 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 22,356 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,231 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,636 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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P818 HWA is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P818 HWA, 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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P818 HWA is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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