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R968 NOU

2001 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,168 mi
Last recorded18,168 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha VMX120014,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 NOU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 18,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 18,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 17,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 17,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 17,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,665 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 17,499 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,563 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,535 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R968 NOU is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 14,768 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 R968 NOU, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R968 NOU registered?

R968 NOU is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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