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T626 KTW

1999 Yamaha VMX1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,701 mi
Last recorded27,701 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha VMX120018,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT626 KTW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 27,701 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 27,679 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 27,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 27,144 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 26,837 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 26,821 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 26,115 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 25,629 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Right hand mirror cracked but still provides sufficient visability to the rear

Fail 14 Jun 2018 25,593 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Link pipe corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both silencers slightly insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2017 25,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 25,412 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease Both disc's (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,068 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,879 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 22,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 21,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 20,259 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 18,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 17,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 16,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 15,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,398 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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T626 KTW is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T626 KTW, 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 T626 KTW registered?

T626 KTW is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T626 KTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T626 KTW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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