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S1 YAX

2001 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,976 mi
Last recorded14,976 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha VMX120014,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 YAX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 14,976 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 14,966 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,946 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 14,933 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 13,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 13,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 13,469 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 13,022 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 10,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,485 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,134 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,941 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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S1 YAX is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S1 YAX, 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 S1 YAX registered?

S1 YAX is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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