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J7 AVP

2000 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

24,109 mi
Last recorded24,109 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha VMX120015,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 AVP
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 24,109 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 23,164 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 22,008 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 21,582 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 20,841 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 20,817 miles
Pass 16 May 2021 20,271 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 19,363 miles

Rear replace rear brake pads,,

Pass 11 Jul 2019 19,356 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 19,354 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn N/S AND O/S FRONT (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy O/S AND N/S REAR (7.1.2)

THIS IS A DAY TIME RUNNING BIKE, LIGHTS ARE DISCONNECTED AND TAPED UP.

Pass 25 May 2017 19,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no lights or indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2016 19,351 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,349 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,289 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 18,627 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 18,627 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)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 18,301 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 18,301 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 18,032 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 18,032 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,844 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,103 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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J7 AVP is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 15,910 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 J7 AVP, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J7 AVP is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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