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R346 YLE

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,163 mi
Last recorded39,163 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 YLE
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 39,163 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 36,221 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 30,963 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 27,578 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 27,576 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 26,215 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 26,168 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 22,802 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 20,432 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 20,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,371 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 18,511 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 16,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,560 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 15,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 9,856 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,374 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 8,267 miles

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

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

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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R346 YLE is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R346 YLE, 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 R346 YLE registered?

R346 YLE is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R346 YLE safe to buy?

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