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R350 FOT

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

13,151 mi
Last recorded13,151 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 FOT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 13,151 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 13,151 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 12,536 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 12,437 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 12,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 11,929 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 11,664 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 9,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 9,528 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 9,125 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 8,644 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 8,152 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 8,108 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 8,003 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 7,826 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,683 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,482 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 7,384 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 7,153 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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R350 FOT is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R350 FOT, 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 R350 FOT registered?

R350 FOT is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R350 FOT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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