CarVerify

Free Car Check

DX04 NYH

2004 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,659 mi
Last recorded35,659 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VMX120014,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 NYH
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 35,659 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 35,395 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 35,388 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gear selector lever slightly bent, efficient at test.

Pass 13 Apr 2023 34,897 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 34,640 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,429 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 33,998 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 32,858 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 32,858 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 30,640 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 30,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 26,570 miles

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted FRONT (3.2.A1m)

Fail 19 May 2016 26,570 miles

Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted REAR (3.2.A1m)

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted FRONT (3.2.A1m)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 23,942 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,942 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 23,884 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 23,884 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 22,996 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 22,181 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,733 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,555 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,055 miles

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

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
Full Yamaha VMX1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DX04 NYH is a 2004 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX04 NYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX04 NYH?

You can check the full history of DX04 NYH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX04 NYH registered?

DX04 NYH is a 2004 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is DX04 NYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX04 NYH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX04 NYH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX04 NYH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.