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S323 BCG

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,026 mi
Last recorded29,026 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS323 BCG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 28,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2015 28,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 2 May 2015 28,802 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,669 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 28,669 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 28,160 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 28,160 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 24,450 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 23,948 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 19,279 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 15,838 miles

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

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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S323 BCG 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 76.9%.

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 S323 BCG, 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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S323 BCG is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S323 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S323 BCG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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