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SJ03 HNL

2003 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,786 mi
Last recorded15,786 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha VMX120011,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 HNL
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 15,786 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 14,659 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 13,142 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy rough (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 12,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 12,006 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 11,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 11,845 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 11,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 11,293 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 11,103 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 10,852 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 10,085 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 9,703 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 8,769 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 7,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 6,855 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,593 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 5,185 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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SJ03 HNL is a 2003 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 11,509 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 SJ03 HNL, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ03 HNL is a 2003 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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