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AE05 AED

2005 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,593 mi
Last recorded27,593 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha VMX120010,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 AED
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 27,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 26,713 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 23,287 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 22,899 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 21,323 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 17,381 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 13,854 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 10,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 10,395 miles

Brake locking device missing rear brake arm (3.2.A1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies with front brake applied (1.3.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 15 Jan 2015 8,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 8,273 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 8,191 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,191 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 7,486 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 7,162 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 6,685 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 6,065 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 4,227 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 4,067 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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AE05 AED is a 2005 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 10,794 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 AE05 AED, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE05 AED is a 2005 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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