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1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,524 mi
Last recorded38,524 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 VPN
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 38,524 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 37,125 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,533 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 32,233 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 31,984 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,177 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 28,553 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 26,603 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 24,308 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014
Pass 2 May 2013 19,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,795 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 12,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

right hand footrest slightly loose

Pass 10 Jun 2008
Pass 15 Jun 2007

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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P834 VPN is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P834 VPN, 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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P834 VPN is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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