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J40 RWM

2001 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,317 mi
Last recorded35,317 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha VMX120014,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 RWM
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 35,317 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 34,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 33,963 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 33,526 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 33,460 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 32,043 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 31,145 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 29,466 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 29,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,664 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,046 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,603 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 17,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,548 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,370 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 10,693 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,129 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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J40 RWM is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 J40 RWM, 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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J40 RWM is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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