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WK02 WJV

2002 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,910 mi
Last recorded14,910 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha VMX120015,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 WJV
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 14,910 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 14,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 14,067 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 13,891 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 13,296 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 12,899 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 12,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 11,775 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 11,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 10,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 10,213 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 10,133 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 10,053 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 9,999 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 9,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 8,959 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 8,000 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 8,000 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 6,880 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 6,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 6,123 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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WK02 WJV is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 15,365 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 WK02 WJV, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK02 WJV registered?

WK02 WJV is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WK02 WJV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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