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R452 RJB

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,569 mi
Last recorded39,569 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 RJB
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 39,569 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 39,569 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 39,067 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 39,049 miles

Fuel cap ineffective Temp. Cap fitted. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 38,410 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 38,399 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,112 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,591 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 34,591 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,496 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 33,095 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,009 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 33,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 32,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 29,277 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 25,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,490 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,981 miles

front brake light has late operation

Pass 29 Jul 2010 22,743 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,511 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 19,485 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,694 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 18,677 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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R452 RJB is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R452 RJB, 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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R452 RJB is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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