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RX55 YGV

2005 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

820 mi
Last recorded820 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha VMX120010,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 YGV
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 802 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 792 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 593 miles
Fail 8 May 2022 576 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 529 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 188 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 14,903 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 14,443 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 14,436 miles

centre exhaust clamp broken

Fail 9 May 2016 14,436 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,149 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,461 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 12,461 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 12,260 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 11,590 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 May 2011 9,066 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2010 5,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 4,324 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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RX55 YGV is a 2005 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RX55 YGV, 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 RX55 YGV registered?

RX55 YGV is a 2005 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is RX55 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 YGV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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