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R598 LVE

2017 Yamaha VMX1200

Maroon Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,213 mi
Last recorded25,213 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 LVE
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2017
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 25,213 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 24,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 23,952 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 23,508 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 23,498 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 23,338 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 23,013 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 17,864 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 17,168 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R598 LVE is a 2017 Yamaha VMX1200 in Maroon with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R598 LVE, 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 9 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R598 LVE registered?

R598 LVE is a 2017 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is R598 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 LVE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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