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M99 VMX

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,604 mi
Last recorded23,604 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 VMX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 23,604 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 22,673 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 21,380 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,212 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 21,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,787 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 11,820 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 11,106 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 11,106 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 9,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 7,634 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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M99 VMX is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M99 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 M99 VMX registered?

M99 VMX is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M99 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M99 VMX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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