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R690 UBM

1997 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,029 mi
Last recorded47,029 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha VMX120021,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 UBM
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 47,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 47,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 47,009 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,993 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 46,410 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 44,101 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 41,505 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 38,693 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,360 miles

Front side wall has very slight cracking

Rear rear tyre has slight side wall cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2017 34,297 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 27,737 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 25,847 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 23,258 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,063 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 16,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 16,596 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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R690 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R690 UBM, 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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R690 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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