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Y609 GNY

2001 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,574 mi
Last recorded11,574 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha VMX120014,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 GNY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 11,574 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 11,545 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 11,515 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 11,372 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 11,169 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 11,154 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 10,745 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 10,191 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 9,684 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,386 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 8,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 8,604 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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Y609 GNY is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y609 GNY, 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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Y609 GNY is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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