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Y68 HOD

2001 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,407 mi
Last recorded29,407 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha VMX120014,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 HOD
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 29,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lights taped up at time of test

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 29,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 28,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 28,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 28,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 27,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 26,934 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 26,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 25,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 25,291 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 24,839 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 24,016 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,892 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,821 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 20,821 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 May 2008 16,195 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 13,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 9,377 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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Y68 HOD is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y68 HOD, 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 Y68 HOD registered?

Y68 HOD is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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