MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R809 DVR is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Purple with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R809 DVR, 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 R809 DVR registered?
R809 DVR is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R809 DVR safe to buy?
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