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X553 AET

2000 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,173 mi
Last recorded52,173 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha VMX120015,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 AET
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 52,173 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 52,173 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 45,147 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,102 miles

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

Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 45,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,092 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,996 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,630 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 26,019 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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X553 AET is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X553 AET, 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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X553 AET is a 2000 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X553 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for X553 AET shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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