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Y76 GAE

2001 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,660 mi
Last recorded40,660 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha VMX120014,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 GAE
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 40,660 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 40,425 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 39,957 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 39,951 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,537 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 38,359 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,203 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,690 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 35,690 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 34,059 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 28,973 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 28,973 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,445 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 27,032 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 24,462 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,462 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,360 miles

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

Puncture repair in rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,694 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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Y76 GAE is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y76 GAE, 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 Y76 GAE registered?

Y76 GAE is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y76 GAE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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