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T142 HCW

1999 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,406 mi
Last recorded45,406 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha VMX120018,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 HCW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 45,406 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 44,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 44,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 44,171 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 43,946 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 43,541 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 42,959 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 42,387 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 42,387 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 41,962 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 40,968 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,562 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,862 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 38,862 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,682 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,922 miles

Exhaust clamps slightly loose

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside fork leg contacting radiator guard on full lefthand lock

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear tyre close to swing arm

Throttle slow to return on left hand lock

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 36,922 miles

Exhaust clamps slightly loose

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside fork leg contacting radiator guard on full lefthand lock

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear tyre close to swing arm

Throttle slow to return on left hand lock

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 35,193 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,122 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 34,122 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 33,414 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,958 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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T142 HCW is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 18,540 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 T142 HCW, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T142 HCW is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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