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R382 NNN

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,095 mi
Last recorded10,095 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 NNN
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 10,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 10,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 10,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 10,091 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 10,091 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 10,053 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 10,053 miles

Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 9,995 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 9,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 9,907 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 9,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 9,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 9,244 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 8,741 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 8,412 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 8,412 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,875 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 7,868 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 7,064 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 7,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 6,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 5,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 5,878 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 5,271 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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R382 NNN is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R382 NNN, 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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What year was R382 NNN registered?

R382 NNN is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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