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R407 AHE

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,946 mi
Last recorded40,946 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 AHE
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 40,946 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 40,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 40,937 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 40,605 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 40,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 39,682 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,675 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 39,675 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,633 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey balance pipe (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated balance pipe (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 39,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,479 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,642 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,991 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 35,991 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,708 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,145 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,850 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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R407 AHE is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R407 AHE, 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 R407 AHE registered?

R407 AHE is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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