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W818 DWY

2000 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,970 mi
Last recorded35,970 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha VMX120015,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW818 DWY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 35,970 miles

Rear rear tyre starting to perish on n/s sdewall

Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,903 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,693 miles

rear plate on limits with border

Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,850 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 34,805 miles

front tyre "feathering"

Pass 7 May 2010 31,892 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre feathered

Pass 7 May 2008 27,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 May 2006 24,122 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 23,897 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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W818 DWY is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W818 DWY, 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 W818 DWY registered?

W818 DWY is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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