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W498 FEC

2000 Yamaha VMX1200

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

19,392 mi
Last recorded19,392 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha VMX120015,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 FEC
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 19,392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 18,953 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 18,744 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 18,022 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 17,808 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 17,400 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 16,908 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 15,592 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 14,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre is cracked around the side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2016 12,744 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 11,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 9,673 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 9,595 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 9,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 10 May 2012 9,334 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,430 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 8,251 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 7,280 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 7,276 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 7,012 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 5,531 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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W498 FEC is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 W498 FEC, 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 W498 FEC registered?

W498 FEC is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W498 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W498 FEC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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