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T945 BCK

1999 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

25,733 mi
Last recorded25,733 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha VMX120018,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT945 BCK
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 25,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 25,733 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 25,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 25,641 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 25,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 25,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 24,685 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both front fluctuate between each other (4.4.3 (b))

Number plate light flickers on and off

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Slight oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2022 24,664 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both front fluctuate between each other (4.4.3 (b))

Number plate light flickers on and off

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2021 23,701 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 22,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2018 21,885 miles

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

Rear tyre perished on side walls

Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,878 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 19,871 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 May 2014 19,837 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 19,037 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,628 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 14,338 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 14,338 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,402 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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T945 BCK is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 T945 BCK, 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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T945 BCK is a 1999 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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