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R23 JEU

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,959 mi
Last recorded64,959 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 JEU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 64,959 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 64,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 64,183 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 64,176 miles

All direction indicators not working incorrect sequence flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 89,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly leaver travil (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 87,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly leaver travil (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 86,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp not working Not working from front brake. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 84,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight delamination of rear no.plate.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 80,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,974 miles

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

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

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

Rear light mounting rubbers worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,927 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear no.plate slightly deteriated.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 72,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Rear no.plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,129 miles

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

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

Rear no.plate.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 55,877 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Jun 2012 55,877 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,387 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2010 43,698 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,726 miles

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

Rear no.plate size.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,966 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 34,991 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 31,400 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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R23 JEU is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R23 JEU, 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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R23 JEU is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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