YAMAHA VMX

1200cc Petrol Class 2

80.1%

first-time pass rate

15.2%

failed outright

23,284

median miles at test

151

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate by mileage

how the VMX's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage VMX passes first time 85.7% of the time; by 30k that's 78.6%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a VMX

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	17	35.4
steering and suspension	10	20.8
brakes	6	12.5
lamps and reflectors	5	10.4
tyres and wheels	3	6.2
fuel and exhaust	3	6.2
tyres	2	4.2
reg plates and vin	1	2.1
Identification of the vehicle	1	2.1

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the VMX beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the VMX.