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R966 KWS

2004 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,893 mi
Last recorded24,893 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VMX120014,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 KWS
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 24,893 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 24,893 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 24,809 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 23,071 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 20,715 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 20,715 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 20,704 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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R966 KWS is a 2004 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R966 KWS, 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 R966 KWS registered?

R966 KWS is a 2004 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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