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AO02 OYY

2002 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,738 mi
Last recorded4,738 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha VMX120015,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 OYY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 4,738 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 4,716 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 4,697 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 4,682 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 4,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 4,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 4,514 miles

Front TYRE PERISHING IN TREAD

Fail 21 Sep 2017 4,514 miles

Front TYRE PERISHING IN TREAD

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

Rear Seat insecure NOT LOCATED PROPERLY (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 4,414 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 4,312 miles

front tyre perished

Fail 11 Sep 2015 4,289 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

front tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2014 3,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 3,636 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 3,630 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 3,630 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 3,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 May 2011 3,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 3,405 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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AO02 OYY is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 15,365 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 AO02 OYY, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO02 OYY is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is AO02 OYY safe to buy?

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