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LJ03 JVX

2003 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,125 mi
Last recorded18,125 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha VMX120011,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 JVX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 18,125 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2026 18,113 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 17,654 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 16,723 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 15,552 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 15,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 23,673 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,451 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 22,426 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,725 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 18,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 150,602 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 11,761 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 10,897 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 10,897 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,629 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 9,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 8,458 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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LJ03 JVX is a 2003 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 11,509 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 LJ03 JVX, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ03 JVX registered?

LJ03 JVX is a 2003 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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