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Y623 KGO

2001 Yamaha Vmx 1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,846 mi
Last recorded16,846 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Vmx 120017,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY623 KGO
MakeYamaha
ModelVmx 1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 16,846 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 16,362 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 15,047 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 15,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,299 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 13,299 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2011 12,549 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 12,549 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2009 12,315 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 12,313 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,183 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 10,522 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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Y623 KGO is a 2001 Yamaha Vmx 1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Vmx 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 17,186 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 Y623 KGO, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Vmx 1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y623 KGO registered?

Y623 KGO is a 2001 Yamaha Vmx 1200, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for Y623 KGO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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