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R918 GBX

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,509 mi
Last recorded27,509 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 GBX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 27,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 26,974 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 25,633 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 25,633 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 24,955 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 24,941 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Apr 2010 24,327 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,864 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,675 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 20,632 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,090 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,568 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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R918 GBX 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 69.2%.

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 R918 GBX, 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 R918 GBX registered?

R918 GBX is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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