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DU04 BLK

2004 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,858 mi
Last recorded32,858 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VMX120014,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 BLK
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 32,858 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 31,263 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 31,247 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,160 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 22,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 15,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,472 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 15,368 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 11,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 11,510 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 9,569 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 5,517 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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DU04 BLK is a 2004 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 14,207 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 DU04 BLK, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU04 BLK is a 2004 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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