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PL54 WJY

2015 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,719 mi
Last recorded24,719 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 WJY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 24,719 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 24,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 24,606 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 24,343 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 23,990 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 23,447 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 23,447 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 22,570 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 22,209 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 22,201 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 21,856 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 21,723 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,604 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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PL54 WJY is a 2015 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PL54 WJY, 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 11 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PL54 WJY registered?

PL54 WJY is a 2015 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 28 October 2015.

Is PL54 WJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL54 WJY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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