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W862 DOO

2000 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

5,838 mi
Last recorded5,838 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha VMX120015,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW862 DOO
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 5,838 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 5,665 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 5,275 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 4,936 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 7,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 4,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 4,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 4,792 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 4,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2018 4,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 4,121 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 3,859 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 3,859 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 3,346 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 2,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2013 2,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 4,597 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 2,084 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010
Pass 3 Jun 2009
Pass 6 May 2008 20,103 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 19,050 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 1,700 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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W862 DOO is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W862 DOO, 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 W862 DOO registered?

W862 DOO is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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