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R373 BMV

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,520 mi
Last recorded51,520 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 BMV
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 51,520 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 51,202 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 51,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 50,992 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 50,942 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,779 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

drive shaft noisey

Fail 23 Aug 2019 50,715 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

drive shaft noisey

Pass 18 Aug 2018 50,699 miles

Steering headbearing notchey

front brake hose middle joint bolts loose

front tyre cracking on sidewalls

rear trasmission noisey when turning wheel

Pass 12 Aug 2017 50,668 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,693 miles

slight binding on front brake

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,115 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

slight binding to front brakes

Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,355 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 48,342 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,293 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 47,104 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,531 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 43,773 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,528 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,052 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,642 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 39,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,638 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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R373 BMV is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 21,718 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 R373 BMV, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R373 BMV is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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