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VO02 BKA

2002 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,774 mi
Last recorded31,774 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha VMX120015,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 BKA
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 31,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp slightly high

Pass 5 Jul 2024 31,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 29,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim slightly high and poor

Pass 28 Jun 2022 28,741 miles

1x headlamp bulb not working correctly

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp alignment slightly high

Pass 29 Jun 2021 26,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Number plate small

Fail 23 Jun 2021 26,720 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Number plate small

Pass 4 May 2020 25,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 24,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,486 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 18,690 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,083 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 12,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 10,324 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 7,227 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 3,282 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 2,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 1,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008
Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,647 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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VO02 BKA is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 15,365 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 VO02 BKA, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO02 BKA is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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