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W283 AHG

2000 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

7,498 mi
Last recorded7,498 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha VMX120015,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 AHG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 7,498 miles

Rear slight fluctuation in rear brake

Pass 2 Aug 2024 7,408 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 7,401 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 7,393 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 7,377 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 7,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 7,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 7,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 7,177 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 7,035 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 6,858 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 6,766 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 6,407 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 6,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 6,141 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 6,112 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 5,710 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 5,710 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 5,351 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 3,852 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 3,852 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 3,808 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 3,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 3,477 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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W283 AHG is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 15,910 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 W283 AHG, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W283 AHG registered?

W283 AHG is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W283 AHG shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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