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Y866 HUB

2001 Yamaha VMX1200

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,540 mi
Last recorded26,540 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha VMX120014,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 HUB
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 26,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 25,541 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 25,091 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 24,091 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 24,091 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 23,357 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 23,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,554 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 20,478 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 20,478 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 19,359 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 19,359 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 18,088 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 18,088 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,116 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 16,811 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,062 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,813 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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Y866 HUB is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 14,768 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 Y866 HUB, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y866 HUB registered?

Y866 HUB is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y866 HUB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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