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W38 RNN

2000 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

31,334 mi
Last recorded31,334 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha VMX120015,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 RNN
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 31,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 29,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 26,634 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 25,048 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight blow from below bike on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (crack in plate) (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 25,048 miles

Central Front Upper Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight blow from below bike on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (crack in plate) (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 24,595 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 24,588 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 24,456 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 24,456 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 24,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,216 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 23,216 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,863 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 21,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 20,599 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,758 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

advise no plate

Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,980 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 16,114 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,114 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 13,755 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 10,596 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 19 May 2008 10,115 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 9,650 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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W38 RNN is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W38 RNN, 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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W38 RNN is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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