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T477 APX

1999 Yamaha VMX1200

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,652 mi
Last recorded10,652 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Yamaha VMX120018,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT477 APX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 10,652 miles

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

o/s/r upper rear shocker mounting fixing is non standard

Pass 20 Apr 2007 10,070 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear tyre profile squaring off

Fail 11 Apr 2007 10,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

rear tyre profile squaring off

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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T477 APX is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T477 APX, 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 T477 APX registered?

T477 APX is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T477 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T477 APX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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