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K570 DRT

1999 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,220 mi
Last recorded10,220 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha VMX120018,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK570 DRT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 10,220 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 10,138 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 9,880 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 8,491 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 8,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working FRONT BRAKE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 8,176 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 7,868 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 7,827 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 7,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 7,715 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 7,009 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 6,549 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 4,411 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 4,411 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS

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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K570 DRT is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 18,540 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 K570 DRT, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K570 DRT registered?

K570 DRT is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is K570 DRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K570 DRT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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