MOT Status
ValidMileage
34,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector connection . (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front side wall shows early signs of light perishing.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector connection . (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front side wall shows early signs of light perishing.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in places (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust rusty underneath
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
n/s and o/s/r foot rest brackets have mounting bolts missing
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion borderline pass (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
Based on 22,292 MOT tests across 2,219 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R995 UBW is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha VMX1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 21,718 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 R995 UBW, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R995 UBW registered?
R995 UBW is a 1997 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 2 August 1997.
Is R995 UBW safe to buy?
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