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Q262BRB

2004 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,384 mi
Last recorded15,384 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VMX120014,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ262BRB
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 15,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 13,850 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 11,745 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 11,712 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 11,712 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 11,567 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 11,567 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 11,403 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 11,234 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 11,226 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (9.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2015 10,903 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 10,903 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 10,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,818 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 9,357 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 8,902 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 7,854 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 7,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 5,553 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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Q262BRB is a 2004 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Q262BRB, 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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Q262BRB is a 2004 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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