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R879 EOT

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,016 mi
Last recorded36,016 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 EOT
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2026 36,016 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 35,260 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 34,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 34,460 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 34,310 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 34,215 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 33,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 33,608 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 33,270 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 33,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,467 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,281 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 31,523 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,694 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 30,595 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 29,960 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,380 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,571 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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R879 EOT is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 R879 EOT, 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 R879 EOT registered?

R879 EOT is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R879 EOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 EOT shows 19 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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