Yamaha VMX1200

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,198 cc

T897 KECMOT history

T897 KEC is a blue petrol Yamaha VMX1200 first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 26,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
26,814 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 KEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
VMX1200
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 KEC was last recorded at 26,814 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,812 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,814 miles
  • 2025 – 26,477 miles
  • 2024 – 26,368 miles
  • 2022 – 26,359 miles
  • 2021 – 26,351 miles
  • 2018 – 26,207 miles
  • 2017 – 26,203 miles
  • 2016 – 26,171 miles
  • 2015 – 25,948 miles
  • 2014 – 25,719 miles
  • 2013 – 25,304 miles
  • 2011 – 24,978 miles
  • 2010 – 24,025 miles
  • 2008 – 23,300 miles
  • 2007 – 22,594 miles
  • 2006 – 21,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,814 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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,814 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    26,814 miles
    Test number
    315719674629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail26,812 miles (+335)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,812 miles
    Test number
    221875496312
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass26,477 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    26,477 miles
    Test number
    631632183744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,368 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    26,368 miles
    Test number
    306999017233
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Fail26,366 miles (+2)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    891041676628
    • MajorBrake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Fail26,364 miles (+5)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,364 miles
    Test number
    798535536418
    • MajorFront Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork leaking (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass26,359 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    26,359 miles
    Test number
    829373511371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,351 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    26,351 miles
    Test number
    774169621755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail26,349 miles (+142)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,349 miles
    Test number
    330962235487
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass26,207 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,207 miles
    Test number
    552907832317
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass26,203 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    26,203 miles
    Test number
    996394011349
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

  12. Pass26,171 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,171 miles
    Test number
    955783506965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,948 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,948 miles
    Test number
    239501515205
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

  14. Pass25,948 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,948 miles
    Test number
    866591415245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,719 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,719 miles
    Test number
    779687224200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,304 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,304 miles
    Test number
    276046883497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,218 miles
    Test number
    749299723163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,218 miles (+240)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,218 miles
    Test number
    387709213149
    • FailureExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  19. Pass24,978 miles (+953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,978 miles
    Test number
    127729901244
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  20. Pass24,025 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,025 miles
    Test number
    122214280101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,300 miles
    Test number
    894879908305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,300 miles (+706)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,300 miles
    Test number
    863018908355
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  23. Pass22,594 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,594 miles
    Test number
    254628197204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,464 miles
    Test number
    994090176267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T897 KEC

Does T897 KEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 KEC is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T897 KEC?
The MOT on T897 KEC is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T897 KEC done?
T897 KEC was recorded at 26,814 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 268 miles a year.
Has T897 KEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 KEC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T897 KEC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T897 KEC find?
T897 KEC passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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