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Y285 UJC

2001 Yamaha VMX1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,672 mi
Last recorded4,672 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha VMX120014,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 UJC
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 4,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 4,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 4,510 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 4,510 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 4,238 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 4,238 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 4,201 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 3,703 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 3,326 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 2,612 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 1,110 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 1,110 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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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Y285 UJC is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y285 UJC, 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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Y285 UJC is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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