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Y279 COF

2001 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,836 mi
Last recorded22,836 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Yamaha VMX120014,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 COF
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,836 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 17,190 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 17,190 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 5,970 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 5,962 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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Y279 COF is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 14,768 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 Y279 COF, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y279 COF registered?

Y279 COF is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y279 COF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y279 COF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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