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T86 SUT

1999 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,601 mi
Last recorded18,601 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha VMX120018,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT86 SUT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 18,601 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 18,445 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 18,210 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 18,055 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 17,696 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,512 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,285 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 17,216 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,972 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 16,972 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,546 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 16,305 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 16,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,863 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 15,607 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 15,607 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 17 May 2006 15,435 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 15,435 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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T86 SUT is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T86 SUT, 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 T86 SUT registered?

T86 SUT is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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