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R655 VAO

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,356 mi
Last recorded33,356 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 VAO
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 33,356 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 33,132 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 33,132 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 32,765 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 32,608 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 32,585 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm offside. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 31,438 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,904 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 30,413 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 30,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 29,768 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 29,768 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,856 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 28,853 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,464 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 27,526 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,526 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 May 2009 26,219 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 25,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,632 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 22,436 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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R655 VAO is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R655 VAO, 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 R655 VAO registered?

R655 VAO is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R655 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 VAO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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