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GN51 UGT

2001 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,666 mi
Last recorded18,666 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha VMX120014,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 UGT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 18,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 18,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 17,885 miles

Exhaust noisy sports exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 17,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 17,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 17,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2019 17,029 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,242 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 16,242 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 12,728 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 12,642 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,642 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 12,576 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 11,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 11,760 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 11,317 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 11,128 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 11,128 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 10,571 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 9,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,370 miles

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

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

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

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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GN51 UGT is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 14,768 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 GN51 UGT, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN51 UGT registered?

GN51 UGT is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is GN51 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 UGT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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