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R131 DMY

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,168 mi
Last recorded45,168 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 DMY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 45,168 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 45,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 44,310 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 1 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,590 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 62,384 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,779 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,870 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 34,479 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,939 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,437 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 20,445 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 20,443 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2005 14,266 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 14,196 miles

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

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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R131 DMY is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R131 DMY, 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.

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R131 DMY is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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