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Y651 KAW

2001 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,049 mi
Last recorded34,049 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha VMX120014,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY651 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 34,049 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 33,833 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 33,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 33,816 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 39,711 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 32,708 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2023 31,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 23,963 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 23,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 22,698 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,829 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 21,816 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2015 21,457 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 16,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,643 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,126 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 12,907 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 12,769 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,684 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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Y651 KAW is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y651 KAW, 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 Y651 KAW registered?

Y651 KAW is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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