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WK03 ARU

2003 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,278 mi
Last recorded8,278 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Yamaha VMX120011,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 ARU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 8,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 8,208 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 8,208 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 8,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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WK03 ARU is a 2003 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 11,509 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 WK03 ARU, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK03 ARU registered?

WK03 ARU is a 2003 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is WK03 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK03 ARU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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