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YP02 KTC

2002 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,766 mi
Last recorded8,766 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha VMX120015,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 KTC
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 8,766 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 7,859 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 7,691 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 7,499 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 7,231 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 7,231 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 6,883 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 6,242 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 5,640 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 5,640 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 5,257 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 4,680 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 4,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 3,383 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 2,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 1,914 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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YP02 KTC is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YP02 KTC, 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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YP02 KTC is a 2002 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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