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V4 XFW

2009 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

6,571 mi
Last recorded6,571 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 XFW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 6,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 6,306 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 5,902 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 5,649 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 5,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 4,539 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 3,402 miles

Rear Nail in tyre, not leaking.

Pass 30 Sep 2017 3,145 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 2,712 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 2,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 1,796 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 1,108 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 667 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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V4 XFW is a 2009 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V4 XFW, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V4 XFW registered?

V4 XFW is a 2009 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is V4 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V4 XFW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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