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LG02 GBV

2002 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,450 mi
Last recorded64,450 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha VMX120015,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 GBV
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 64,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 64,085 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,172 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 62,132 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,423 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 59,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,745 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,646 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 53,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,625 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 51,590 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 51,547 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,910 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,691 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 32,634 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 24,897 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,897 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

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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LG02 GBV is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LG02 GBV, 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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LG02 GBV is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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