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W303 AER

2000 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

19,250 mi
Last recorded19,250 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha VMX120015,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 AER
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 19,250 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 19,189 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,128 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 19,104 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 18,973 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 18,918 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 18,836 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 18,577 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 18,577 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 18,166 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 17,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 17,587 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 15,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

the indicators flash slightly fast

Pass 29 Apr 2013 15,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

the indicators flash slightly fast

Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

the indicators flash very slightly fast

Pass 12 Mar 2011 13,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 12,402 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 11,255 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 10,348 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 9,405 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 8,355 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 8,310 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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W303 AER is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W303 AER, 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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W303 AER is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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