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R469 YTF

2008 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,478 mi
Last recorded22,478 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha VMX120011,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 YTF
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 22,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 22,381 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 22,349 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 22,299 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 22,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 22,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 21,956 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 21,956 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 21,816 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,807 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 21,717 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,220 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,188 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,189 miles

brake fluid slightly low

slight misting on r/hand fock leg

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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R469 YTF is a 2008 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R469 YTF, 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 R469 YTF registered?

R469 YTF is a 2008 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for R469 YTF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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