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R196 PJB

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Maroon Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,014 mi
Last recorded69,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 PJB
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2024 69,014 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 68,441 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,413 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 67,675 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,997 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front caliper rivots worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,487 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,596 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,532 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,353 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,932 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,168 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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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.

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