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1997 Yamaha VMX1200 1.2L Petrol · P494 HAW

P494 HAW

1997 Yamaha VMX1200 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04/07/1997. Recorded mileage 18,273 miles. MOT valid until 22/09/2027.

Make & Model
YAMAHA VMX1200
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/09/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
18,273 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/09/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1198cc

P494 HAW Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
  • 18,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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P494 HAW Mileage History

  1. 15/07/20065,557 mi
  2. 20/07/20065,560 mi+3 mi
  3. 01/08/20075,609 mi+49 mi
  4. 01/08/20075,609 mi
  5. 15/08/20085,949 mi+340 mi
  6. 08/04/20106,296 mi+347 mi
  7. 05/04/20117,555 mi+1,259 mi
  8. 31/03/20128,458 mi+903 mi
  9. 30/03/20139,650 mi+1,192 mi
  10. 30/03/20139,650 mi
  11. 29/03/201411,060 mi+1,410 mi
  12. 06/03/201511,593 mi+533 mi
  13. 04/06/201613,304 mi+1,711 mi
  14. 24/05/201713,715 mi+411 mi
  15. 24/09/202213,724 mi+9 mi
  16. 21/09/202315,508 mi+1,784 mi
  17. 20/09/202417,107 mi+1,599 mi
  18. 23/09/202518,028 mi+921 mi
  19. 23/09/202518,028 mi
  20. 23/09/202618,273 mi+245 mi

Average of roughly 630 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

P494 HAW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 23:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Yamaha Vmx1200 (P494 HAW) between July 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))”.

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