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T516 KAG

1999 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,722 mi
Last recorded30,722 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha VMX120018,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT516 KAG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2025 30,722 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust silencer insecure Contacting suspension component (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slight cracking

Pass 17 May 2024 30,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 29,818 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,773 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 29,560 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 29,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pins loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 28,245 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 28,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,731 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 26,691 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,633 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,341 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,826 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 24,387 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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T516 KAG is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T516 KAG, 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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What year was T516 KAG registered?

T516 KAG is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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