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HJ02 VAX

2002 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,805 mi
Last recorded38,805 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha VMX120015,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VAX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 38,805 miles

Front Forks slightly deformed fork stantoins corroded (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 38,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 38,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 38,453 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 37,875 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 36,999 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 34,794 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 33,318 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,459 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,053 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 26,259 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 24,746 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tricycle weight 360kg on file

Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,746 miles

tricycle weight 360kg on file

Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,750 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 22,750 miles

Offside Rear Upper rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,692 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 22,521 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 22,521 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,274 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,269 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20,400 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 19,370 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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HJ02 VAX is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ02 VAX, 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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HJ02 VAX is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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