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PL03 JTU

2003 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,442 mi
Last recorded20,442 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha VMX120011,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 JTU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 20,442 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 20,221 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 19,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 18,835 miles

front and rear tyres perishing slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2018 18,824 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

front and rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2017 17,950 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 16,971 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 15,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,957 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 13,792 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,555 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 10,925 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 8,841 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 7,331 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 5,651 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,563 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 2,082 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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PL03 JTU is a 2003 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 11,509 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 PL03 JTU, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PL03 JTU is a 2003 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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