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R274 OTF

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Purple Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,417 mi
Last recorded83,417 miles
Recorded on24 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 OTF
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2026 83,417 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 82,811 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 82,097 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 81,236 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 81,225 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,934 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 78,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 77,654 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 76,001 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 74,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,445 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,772 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,327 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,113 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,681 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,008 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 42,090 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,475 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,922 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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R274 OTF is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R274 OTF, 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 R274 OTF registered?

R274 OTF is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R274 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 OTF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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