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R473 EOU

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,056 mi
Last recorded11,056 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 EOU
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,142 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 9,794 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 9,793 miles

Inner Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2009 8,945 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 8,778 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,653 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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R473 EOU is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R473 EOU, 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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How do I check the history of R473 EOU?

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What year was R473 EOU registered?

R473 EOU is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R473 EOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 EOU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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