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W949 SVT

2000 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

24,176 mi
Last recorded24,176 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha VMX120015,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 SVT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 24,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing-Arm cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 24,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing-Arm cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 23,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 23,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 23,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 21,574 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 17,945 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 17,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 16,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,319 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 15,822 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 14,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 13,773 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 13,517 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,967 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 12,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 12,377 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008
Fail 15 Apr 2008 11,226 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 10,272 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 8,841 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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W949 SVT 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 88%.

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 W949 SVT, 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 W949 SVT registered?

W949 SVT is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W949 SVT shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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