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Y55 VMX

2008 Yamaha Vmx 1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,333 mi
Last recorded44,333 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Vmx 120013,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelVmx 1200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 44,333 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 44,332 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,223 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 43,041 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 43,014 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 42,788 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 41,823 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 35,501 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 17,857 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 14,168 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 12,783 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 11,940 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 10,267 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 9,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 5,343 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 2,767 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 2,677 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmx 1200?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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Y55 VMX is a 2008 Yamaha Vmx 1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Vmx 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 98.3% with a typical mileage of 13,979 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 Vmx 1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y55 VMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmx 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Vmx 1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y55 VMX registered?

Y55 VMX is a 2008 Yamaha Vmx 1200, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is Y55 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y55 VMX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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