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3,476 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation needs cleaning (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.
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R659 VUX is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 21,718 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 R659 VUX, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R659 VUX registered?
R659 VUX is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R659 VUX safe to buy?
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