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Y989 PDG

2001 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

26,987 mi
Last recorded26,987 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha VMX120014,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 PDG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 26,987 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 25,893 miles

Exhaust slightly loose left hand silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak from sump plug

slight water leak from bottom of radiator

Pass 12 Jul 2024 24,110 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 23,584 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 23,545 miles

Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 22,018 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 22,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,940 miles

exhaust not standard baffles fitted at test

Pass 6 Jul 2017 21,622 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 21,622 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 21,622 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Upper Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 20,008 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 19,968 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure no split pin (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 17,941 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,449 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,444 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front brake has limited reserve travel

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 17,444 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front brake has limited reserve travel

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 16,339 miles

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

alloy brake banjos fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2012 16,339 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

alloy brake banjos fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2010 14,445 miles

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

alloy banjos fitted recomended for race use

Pass 3 Nov 2009 12,627 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 1,370 miles

Front tyre wearing low

Headlamp beam image poor

Pass 3 Aug 2007 8,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,389 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

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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Y989 PDG is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y989 PDG, 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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Y989 PDG is a 2001 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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