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R659 VUX

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,476 mi
Last recorded3,476 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 VUX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 3,476 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 3,476 miles

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 3,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 3,401 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 3,392 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 3,381 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 2,781 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 2,781 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 2,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 2,590 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 2,590 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 5,414 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 5,405 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 929 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 631 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 326 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 3,404 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 3,379 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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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.

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