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MK02 UXP

2002 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,603 mi
Last recorded26,603 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha VMX120015,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 UXP
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 26,603 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 19,763 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 19,577 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 19,097 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 18,922 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 18,410 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 18,054 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 17,821 miles

Front Front pads low

Rear Brake pads low rear

Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,720 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,718 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,449 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,846 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 1,586 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 15,772 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,805 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 8,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 6,233 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 5,542 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 5,412 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 5,404 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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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MK02 UXP is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 MK02 UXP, 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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What year was MK02 UXP registered?

MK02 UXP is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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