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P852 HWA

1996 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,471 mi
Last recorded17,471 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha VMX120023,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 HWA
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2013 17,471 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2013 17,471 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,313 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,757 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,210 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 14,203 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 14,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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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P852 HWA is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P852 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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What year was P852 HWA registered?

P852 HWA is a 1996 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P852 HWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 HWA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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