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YE02 VMX

2002 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,592 mi
Last recorded30,592 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha VMX120015,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 30,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 30,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 30,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 29,882 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 29,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,520 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 28,520 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 26,719 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 26,568 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 22,604 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,587 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,479 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,943 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 19,864 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 19,265 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 17,906 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 17,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 16,589 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 15,278 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 15,273 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 13,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 10,978 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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YE02 VMX is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 15,365 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 YE02 VMX, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE02 VMX registered?

YE02 VMX is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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