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K15 VMX

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,023 mi
Last recorded45,023 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 45,023 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 40,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 36,063 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 33,446 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 30,593 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 30,242 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 30,202 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,807 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,884 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,041 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 22,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,081 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,007 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 18,953 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2008 16,785 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,145 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 11,162 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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K15 VMX is a 1998 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 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 18,535 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 K15 VMX, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K15 VMX registered?

K15 VMX is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K15 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K15 VMX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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