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R13 SGE

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,621 mi
Last recorded15,621 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 SGE
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 15,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 15,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 14,980 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 14,941 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Reflector and housing rotated such that beam level is almost at 45 degrees (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect size, has a background pattern (0.1 (d))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake lever not smooth in operation

Pass 28 Oct 2020 12,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 12,367 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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R13 SGE is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R13 SGE, 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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What year was R13 SGE registered?

R13 SGE is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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