MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc contaminated Both (1.1.14 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Both sets (1.1.13 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
rear tyre valve leaking
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W531 VGP is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 W531 VGP, 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 W531 VGP registered?
W531 VGP is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 25 March 2000.
Is W531 VGP safe to buy?
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