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WA03 FVL

2003 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,484 mi
Last recorded43,484 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha VMX120011,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FVL
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 43,484 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 43,455 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 42,809 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 42,423 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,899 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 35,615 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 35,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,513 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 35,407 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 35,202 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 35,198 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,179 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,372 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 27,663 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 27,663 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,528 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,664 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 13,206 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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WA03 FVL is a 2003 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 11,509 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 WA03 FVL, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA03 FVL registered?

WA03 FVL is a 2003 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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