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T499 LJN

1999 Yamaha VMX1200

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,000 mi
Last recorded17,000 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha VMX120018,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT499 LJN
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 17,000 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 16,286 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 16,286 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 15,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 15,342 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 14,466 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,265 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 13,789 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 13,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012
Pass 11 Feb 2011 12,628 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 12,628 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 11,915 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 11,187 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,218 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 10,218 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,550 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 8,440 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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T499 LJN is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 18,540 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 T499 LJN, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T499 LJN is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T499 LJN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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