MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front caliper rivots worn
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.
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R196 PJB is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Maroon with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R196 PJB, 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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R196 PJB is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 12 March 1998.
Is R196 PJB safe to buy?
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