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R808 NWO

1998 Yamaha Vmx 1200

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,225 mi
Last recorded16,225 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Vmx 120010,965 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 NWO
MakeYamaha
ModelVmx 1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 16,225 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2014 16,036 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 16,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,858 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,363 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 14,437 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 13,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear No plate small

Pass 16 Jun 2008 11,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,930 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 10,061 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmx 1200?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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R808 NWO is a 1998 Yamaha Vmx 1200 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Vmx 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,965 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 Vmx 1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R808 NWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmx 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Vmx 1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R808 NWO registered?

R808 NWO is a 1998 Yamaha Vmx 1200, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R808 NWO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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