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R463 COU

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,441 mi
Last recorded9,441 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 COU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 9,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 9,037 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 8,467 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 8,015 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 7,508 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 7,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2007 6,823 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,096 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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R463 COU is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R463 COU, 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 R463 COU registered?

R463 COU is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R463 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 COU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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