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C12 VMX

1999 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,000 mi
Last recorded38,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha VMX120018,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 38,000 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 37,895 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 37,643 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 37,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases right hand side (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 36,910 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 35,828 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 34,264 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,264 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

exhaust system slight leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,974 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,559 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 32,526 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,308 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 32,271 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,575 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 31,575 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,900 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 27,350 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

aftermarket silencers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,779 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 24,712 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

advise front tyre low in pressure

Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,010 miles

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

front wheel has flat edge on right hand side of rim

Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,203 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 17,912 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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C12 VMX is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C12 VMX, 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 C12 VMX registered?

C12 VMX is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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