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PL55 EJN

2005 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,078 mi
Last recorded32,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha VMX120010,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL55 EJN
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 32,078 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 31,545 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 31,358 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 31,268 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 30,235 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 29,329 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 28,414 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 26,630 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,850 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 24,850 miles

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

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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PL55 EJN is a 2005 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 10,794 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 PL55 EJN, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL55 EJN registered?

PL55 EJN is a 2005 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is PL55 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL55 EJN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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