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R511 AUY

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,528 mi
Last recorded15,528 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 AUY
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 15,528 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 15,369 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 15,358 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil fork seals (2.3.3)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 14,841 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,326 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 14,326 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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R511 AUY is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R511 AUY, 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 R511 AUY registered?

R511 AUY is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R511 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 AUY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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