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PO54 RUA

2004 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,367 mi
Last recorded20,367 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VMX120014,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 RUA
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 20,367 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 18,965 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 18,041 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 18,041 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 18,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 17,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 16,948 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 16,902 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 15,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 14,227 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 12,424 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 9,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 7,447 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 4,122 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 4,001 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 3,754 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 2,939 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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PO54 RUA is a 2004 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 14,207 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 PO54 RUA, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PO54 RUA registered?

PO54 RUA is a 2004 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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