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HF51 VPM

2002 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,082 mi
Last recorded31,082 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Yamaha VMX120015,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 VPM
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 31,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 31,058 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear (1.1.13 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 31,058 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear (1.1.13 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,054 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded rear disc (3.1.5)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 31,054 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded rear disc (3.1.5)

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease front (3.2.A1k)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 29,394 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 29,394 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 27,933 miles

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

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,727 miles

clutch lever damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2009 23,583 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 23,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 17,921 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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HF51 VPM is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF51 VPM, 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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HF51 VPM is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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