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J475 AUJ

2008 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,506 mi
Last recorded20,506 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha VMX120011,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ475 AUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 20,506 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 20,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 20,298 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 19,791 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,837 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 18,361 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,361 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 17,483 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,777 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 16,777 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 15,235 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 15,235 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 9,372 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 9,372 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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J475 AUJ is a 2008 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 11,036 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 J475 AUJ, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J475 AUJ registered?

J475 AUJ is a 2008 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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