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R239 UHE

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,605 mi
Last recorded34,605 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 UHE
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 34,605 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 34,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 27,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 26,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 25,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 24,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 20,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 18,875 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 15,853 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 14,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 11,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 10,949 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 10,949 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 10,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

the rear indicators are built into the rear mudguard, this makes it alittle harder to see them when they are on.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 10,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

the rear indicators are built into the rear mudguard, this makes it alittle harder to see them when they are on.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 10,631 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

non standard mufflers fitted to bike with baffles.which make slightly more noise than a standard set of pipes but not excessive at this moment in time.

rear indicators fitted below rear mudguard which in my opinion make them alittle harder to see than normal.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 10,631 miles

non standard mufflers fitted to bike with baffles.which make slightly more noise than a standard set of pipes but not excessive at this moment in time.

rear indicators fitted below rear mudguard which in my opinion make them alittle harder to see than normal.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 10,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake fittings rusty.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 10,197 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake fittings rusty.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 8,832 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 8,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 6,680 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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R239 UHE is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R239 UHE, 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 R239 UHE registered?

R239 UHE is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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