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WK05 KAO

2005 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,647 mi
Last recorded10,647 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha VMX120010,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 KAO
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 10,647 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 10,647 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 10,301 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 10,076 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 9,853 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 9,181 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 8,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 8,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 8,481 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 7,481 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 6,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 5,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 5,336 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 3,643 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 3,439 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Dummy petrol tank cover missing at time of test.

Incidental untrument panel taped down.

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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WK05 KAO is a 2005 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 10,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK05 KAO, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK05 KAO registered?

WK05 KAO is a 2005 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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