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R75 EOW

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,402 mi
Last recorded37,402 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 EOW
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 37,402 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,553 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 35,801 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,444 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,240 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 29,303 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,613 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,013 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 16,137 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,476 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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R75 EOW is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R75 EOW, 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 R75 EOW registered?

R75 EOW is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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