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S277 SJA

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,000 mi
Last recorded55,000 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS277 SJA
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,000 miles

front brake rubbing slighty with wheel raised

Fail 23 Sep 2016 54,999 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

front brake rubbing slighty with wheel raised

Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,381 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,114 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 42,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,896 miles

front indicater bracket repaired

Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,937 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,948 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 15,948 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 11,553 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 11,553 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 10,688 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 6,717 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 4,207 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 2,029 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 2,029 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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S277 SJA is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S277 SJA, 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 S277 SJA registered?

S277 SJA is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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