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T647 KOW

1999 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,490 mi
Last recorded18,490 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha VMX120018,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT647 KOW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 18,490 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 17,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 17,802 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 17,092 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 17,431 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 16,886 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 16,588 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 16,262 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 16,262 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 15,605 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 14,799 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,313 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,691 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 10,049 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 7,799 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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T647 KOW 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 93.3%.

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 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 T647 KOW, 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 T647 KOW registered?

T647 KOW is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T647 KOW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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