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HF06 EKZ

2006 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,544 mi
Last recorded26,544 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha VMX120014,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 EKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 26,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 26,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 25,111 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 24,654 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 22,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 20,047 miles

Fork tubes pitted

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 15,999 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 15,999 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,828 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,014 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 12,142 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 10,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 10,313 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 8,364 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,176 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 6,176 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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HF06 EKZ is a 2006 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 14,781 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 HF06 EKZ, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HF06 EKZ registered?

HF06 EKZ is a 2006 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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