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R563 YBK

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,234 mi
Last recorded28,234 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 YBK
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 28,234 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 27,022 miles

side casing bolts loose

wiring fouling exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2023 26,665 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 26,665 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,626 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 24,170 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 20,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 20,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,250 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 18,250 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 15,067 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 15,067 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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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R563 YBK is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R563 YBK, 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 R563 YBK registered?

R563 YBK is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R563 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R563 YBK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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