MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front left caliper rubbing on disc
front left inside pad damaged
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R290 PTF is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R290 PTF, 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 R290 PTF registered?
R290 PTF is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 9 April 1998.
Is R290 PTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R290 PTF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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