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S359 UUJ

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,469 mi
Last recorded42,469 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 UUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 42,469 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 42,198 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,823 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,818 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear rear tyre walls slight deterioration

Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,682 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre walls deteriorated

slight wear in front brake disc mounting buttons

Fail 9 Sep 2014 35,639 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre walls deteriorated

slight wear in front brake disc mounting buttons

Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,377 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 24,571 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,435 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 23,435 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 23,132 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,142 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,929 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 18,709 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 16,779 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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S359 UUJ is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S359 UUJ, 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 S359 UUJ registered?

S359 UUJ is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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