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DU52 TSY

2002 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,908 mi
Last recorded32,908 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha VMX120015,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 TSY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 32,908 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 32,908 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2012 32,699 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2012 32,699 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,398 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 30,398 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,277 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,690 miles

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

number plate bracket distorted

Fail 14 Mar 2008 20,690 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,598 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 17,598 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 14,242 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 14,242 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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DU52 TSY is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU52 TSY, 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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DU52 TSY is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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