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R823 KTC

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,326 mi
Last recorded45,326 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 KTC
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 45,326 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 45,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 43,469 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 41,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 41,102 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 41,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 39,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 37,523 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 35,598 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 32,967 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 30 May 2015 30,740 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 30,588 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,798 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 May 2012 25,630 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 25,395 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,550 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front brake lever reserve travel is low .

Fail 4 Mar 2010 22,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front brake lever reserve travel is low .

Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 19,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,476 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 14,863 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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R823 KTC is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R823 KTC, 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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R823 KTC is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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