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J999 VMX

2000 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,571 mi
Last recorded18,571 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha VMX120015,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 18,571 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 18,128 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 18,109 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 18,047 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 17,976 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 17,877 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 17,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 17,735 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,967 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,805 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 16,792 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,342 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,964 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 12,590 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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J999 VMX is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J999 VMX, 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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What year was J999 VMX registered?

J999 VMX is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is J999 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 VMX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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