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W808 ACY

2000 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,271 mi
Last recorded40,271 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha VMX120015,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW808 ACY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 40,271 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 39,387 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 38,377 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 37,338 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 35,283 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 32,292 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 29,692 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 27,540 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 25,864 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,019 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 21,722 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,722 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 13,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 13,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 11,244 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,144 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 10,645 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 9,627 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,627 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 8,443 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 8,443 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 7,655 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,494 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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W808 ACY 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 84%.

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 W808 ACY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W808 ACY?

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What year was W808 ACY registered?

W808 ACY is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W808 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W808 ACY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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