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R409 HCG

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,321 mi
Last recorded36,321 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 HCG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 36,321 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 36,030 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 35,767 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 35,533 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,191 miles

Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 33,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre Deteriorated

Oil leak Rear Hub ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 33,624 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre Deteriorated

Oil leak Rear Hub ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,498 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 27,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,043 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,365 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 16,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,803 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,893 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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R409 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R409 HCG, 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 R409 HCG registered?

R409 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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