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R37 FOT

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,442 mi
Last recorded29,442 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 FOT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 29,442 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced all 4 are weak output (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 28,747 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Gear lever pivot worn.

Fail 19 Jun 2024 28,747 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Gear lever pivot worn.

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 28,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,907 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 27,907 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 27,117 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,210 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 24,764 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,115 miles

Rear tyre wearing out of shape.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,719 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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R37 FOT is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R37 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 R37 FOT registered?

R37 FOT is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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