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VU02 KMA

2002 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

15,151 mi
Last recorded15,151 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Yamaha VMX120015,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 KMA
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 15,151 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 15,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 14,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 14,869 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 14,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 14,257 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 13,653 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 13,641 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 9,759 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 9,759 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 8,559 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 8,559 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 7,913 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 7,786 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 7,773 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 7,691 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 7,057 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 6,033 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 5,246 miles

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

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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VU02 KMA is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VU02 KMA, 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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VU02 KMA is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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