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R7 APG

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

20,684 mi
Last recorded20,684 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 APG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 20,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 20,055 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 19,380 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 18,117 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 17,170 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 13,028 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 11,711 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 10,637 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 10,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,494 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 10,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 9,600 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 9,591 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,490 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 9,490 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,301 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 9,080 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 8,455 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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R7 APG is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 R7 APG, 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 R7 APG registered?

R7 APG is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R7 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 APG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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