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EN52 WJY

2003 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,576 mi
Last recorded27,576 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha VMX120011,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 WJY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 27,576 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 27,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 27,340 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 27,139 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 26,992 miles

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 12 Jul 2019 26,992 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2018 26,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 21,988 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,974 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 12,967 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 12,545 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 7,768 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 5,709 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 5,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 4,642 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 2,214 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 1,997 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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EN52 WJY is a 2003 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 11,509 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 EN52 WJY, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EN52 WJY registered?

EN52 WJY is a 2003 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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The MOT history for EN52 WJY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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