Yamaha VMX1200 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.4 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha VMX1200 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements15.0%

   6 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely15.0%

   6 occurrences

3. 3.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake12.5%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements12.5%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released10.0%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.Audible warning not working7.5%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play5.0%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.A tyre cords exposed or damaged5.0%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Headlamp aim unable to be tested5.0%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.0%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.0%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.0%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha VMX1200 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted11.7%

   76 tests

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.9%

   38 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.0%

   26 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.9%

   25 tests

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake1.7%

   11 tests

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.4%

   9 tests

7. 7.Exhaust system leaking or insecure1.4%

   9 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.2%

   8 tests

What gets tested

The VMX1200 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

23,933

Test classes

class 2: 648

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha VMX1200?

88.0% unadjusted, from 648 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha VMX1200 fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 15.0% of failed Yamaha VMX1200 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (15.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha VMX1200 usually have at its MOT?

23,933 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.