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S993 XBP

1999 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,961 mi
Last recorded29,961 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Yamaha VMX120018,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS993 XBP
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 29,961 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 29,919 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,034 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 27,012 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 24,013 miles

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

rear brake disc is worn to minimum thickness

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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S993 XBP is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 18,540 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 S993 XBP, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S993 XBP registered?

S993 XBP is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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