Yamaha VMX1200

Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 1,198 cc

L4 VMXMOT history

L4 VMX is a purple petrol Yamaha VMX1200 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 5,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
5,666 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
VMX1200
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VMX was last recorded at 5,666 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2015: 271 miles, lower than 47,174 miles on 26 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
5,604 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
62 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 5,666 miles
  • 2025 – 5,604 miles
  • 2024 – 5,501 miles
  • 2023 – 5,350 miles
  • 2022 – 5,033 miles
  • 2021 – 4,599 miles
  • 2019 – 4,578 miles
  • 2018 – 4,110 miles
  • 2017 – 2,707 miles
  • 2016 – 2,018 miles
  • 2015 – 271 miles
  • 2014 – 47,174 miles
  • 2013 – 46,440 miles
  • 2012 – 45,926 miles
  • 2011 – 45,744 miles
  • 2010 – 45,425 miles
  • 2008 – 44,369 miles
  • 2007 – 42,081 miles
  • 2006 – 40,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,666 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,666 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    5,666 miles
    Test number
    915793068576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass5,604 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    5,604 miles
    Test number
    796960267381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass5,501 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    5,501 miles
    Test number
    805264076231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass5,350 miles (+317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    5,350 miles
    Test number
    314987338525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass5,033 miles (+434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    5,033 miles
    Test number
    694022463211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
  6. Pass4,599 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    4,599 miles
    Test number
    587892596430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass4,578 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    4,578 miles
    Test number
    573547799581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass4,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    4,110 miles
    Test number
    406390066673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Fail4,110 miles (+1,403)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,110 miles
    Test number
    985425796272
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass2,707 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    2,707 miles
    Test number
    146112456000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass2,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    2,018 miles
    Test number
    522823503880
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  12. Fail2,018 miles (+1,747)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,018 miles
    Test number
    984587043022
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  13. Pass271 miles (-46,903)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    271 miles
    Test number
    398818095144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,174 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,174 miles
    Test number
    558767004242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,440 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,440 miles
    Test number
    828409083185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,926 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,926 miles
    Test number
    397950502220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,744 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,744 miles
    Test number
    927165861111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,425 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,425 miles
    Test number
    261953900175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,369 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,369 miles
    Test number
    362433798128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,081 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,081 miles
    Test number
    810642447167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,205 miles
    Test number
    573669336172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 VMX

Does L4 VMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VMX is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 VMX?
The MOT on L4 VMX is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 VMX done?
L4 VMX was recorded at 5,666 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026.
Has L4 VMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VMX has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on L4 VMX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 VMX find?
L4 VMX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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