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R111 MAX

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

16,720 mi
Last recorded16,720 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 MAX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 16,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 16,669 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 16,633 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 16,488 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 16,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 15,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 15,496 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 15,388 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 15,089 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 74,458 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 13,823 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 13,823 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,563 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 12,912 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 12,358 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 11,648 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 10,303 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,168 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 7,967 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 6,293 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 5,229 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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R111 MAX is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 21,718 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 R111 MAX, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R111 MAX registered?

R111 MAX is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R111 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 MAX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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