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W811 EEV

2000 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,372 mi
Last recorded44,372 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha VMX120015,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW811 EEV
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 44,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 40,921 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 39,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,703 miles

Central Lower centre stand seized

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front tyre under inflated

Central Rear tyre under inflated.

Fail 25 Feb 2022 39,699 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect front suspension has no dampening effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted headlamp aim. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Lower centre stand seized

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front tyre under inflated

Central Rear tyre under inflated.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 38,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,692 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

tyre pressure very low

Pass 28 Nov 2018 35,858 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,615 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 35,615 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,520 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,534 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 33,856 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2013 31,862 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,713 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,836 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,007 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 22,768 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,000 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 19,254 miles

gear change bent

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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W811 EEV is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W811 EEV, 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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W811 EEV is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 22 July 2000.

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