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R335 MFM

1998 Yamaha Vmx 1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,531 mi
Last recorded31,531 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Vmx 120010,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 MFM
MakeYamaha
ModelVmx 1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 31,531 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 31,262 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 31,203 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 31,202 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 31,181 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 30,815 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,758 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 30,740 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 29,570 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2019 29,570 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,086 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 29,086 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,008 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,044 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmx 1200?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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R335 MFM is a 1998 Yamaha Vmx 1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Vmx 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,965 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 Vmx 1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R335 MFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmx 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Vmx 1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R335 MFM registered?

R335 MFM is a 1998 Yamaha Vmx 1200, first registered on 10 April 1998.

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