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R843 HWS

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,081 mi
Last recorded40,081 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 HWS
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2022 40,081 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 39,085 miles

Rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2020 38,395 miles

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

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,283 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,767 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,225 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,780 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,436 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 29,240 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 28,442 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,473 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,793 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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R843 HWS is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R843 HWS, 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 R843 HWS registered?

R843 HWS is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R843 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R843 HWS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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