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H298 CDM

1991 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,386 mi
Last recorded33,386 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1991 Yamaha VMX120025,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 CDM
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 33,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 33,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small, characters obviously incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 33,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 33,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 32,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 32,493 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 31,594 miles

Brake caliper(s) insecure pad shim insecure (3.2.A1j)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2015 31,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 30,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

One stop light not working

Pass 26 May 2012 29,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 27,702 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,209 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,685 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,410 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,884 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?

Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 187
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 184
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 170
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 76
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H298 CDM is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 25,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha VMX1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H298 CDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha VMX1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H298 CDM registered?

H298 CDM is a 1991 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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