[Closed] Key cloning didn’t work - Yamaha VMX 1200 still needs code

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Heidi
Member since June 2022 • 40 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Yamaha VMX 1200?

Posted on April 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha VMX 1200. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 30, 2025

Replies (5)

Alphaomega
Member • 14 posts

I tried this with my Yamaha VMX 1200 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

April 30, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 23 posts

My Yamaha VMX 1200 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 20 posts

Same problem on my Yamaha VMX 1200. Watching for any working solutions.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 101 posts

My Yamaha VMX 1200 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

May 03, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 43 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Yamaha VMX 1200!

May 04, 2025 Reply

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