MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Gear lever pivot worn.
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))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Nearside/Offside (2.3.3)
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)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
Rear tyre wearing out of shape.
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R37 FOT is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R37 FOT safe to buy?
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