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W821 WFG

2000 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,076 mi
Last recorded65,076 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha VMX120015,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW821 WFG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 65,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 62,690 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 62,315 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,769 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 61,757 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,542 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 61,501 miles

Central Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,069 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 61,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking joint with caliper (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,100 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 56,136 miles

Front 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.

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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W821 WFG 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 76.9%.

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 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 W821 WFG, 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 W821 WFG registered?

W821 WFG is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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