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T23 YAM

1999 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

22,424 mi
Last recorded22,424 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha VMX120018,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 22,424 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 24,408 miles

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 22,058 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 21,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 21,620 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 21,287 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 21,287 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 20,844 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 19,779 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 18,482 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 18,482 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,052 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 18,052 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 17,000 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 17,000 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 May 2011 16,795 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 15,768 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 15,358 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,458 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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T23 YAM is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T23 YAM, 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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What year was T23 YAM registered?

T23 YAM is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T23 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T23 YAM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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