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AO02 TGE

2002 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,849 mi
Last recorded53,849 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha VMX120015,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 53,849 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,539 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 53,508 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre fouling another component tyre fouling mudguard. (5.2.3 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 53,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 52,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 52,732 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

indicator on n/s rear damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2021 51,530 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 51,108 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 49,540 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 48,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,760 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 40,760 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,242 miles

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

front tyre slightly pershied

rear tyre slighly pershied

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,825 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 26,825 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 23,538 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,650 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 18,346 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 11,652 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 7,587 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 3,525 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 TGE is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TGE, 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 TGE is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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