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R658 YTR

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,235 mi
Last recorded25,235 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 YTR
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 25,235 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,869 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 20,869 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 20,153 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,875 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 19,535 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,174 miles

Rear brake sticking

Pass 5 Oct 2007 18,814 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 18,806 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,415 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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R658 YTR is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R658 YTR, 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 R658 YTR registered?

R658 YTR is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R658 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R658 YTR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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