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W749 OKW

2000 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,071 mi
Last recorded20,071 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha VMX120015,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 OKW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 20,071 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 19,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 18,603 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 18,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 16,704 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 15,956 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 14,994 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 12,925 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 12,925 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 11,927 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 11,927 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 10,334 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 9,925 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 9,901 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 9,491 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 8,895 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 8,618 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 8,054 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 7,522 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 7,330 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 6,866 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 5,389 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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W749 OKW is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 15,910 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 W749 OKW, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W749 OKW registered?

W749 OKW is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W749 OKW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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