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R808 LVE

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,257 mi
Last recorded26,257 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 LVE
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 26,257 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 25,471 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 24,394 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 22,891 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 21,494 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 21,494 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 3,938 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 17,103 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 14,645 miles

front tyre cracked and perished not considerd excessive

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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R808 LVE is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R808 LVE, 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 R808 LVE registered?

R808 LVE is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is R808 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 LVE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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