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S35 ATC

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

22,275 mi
Last recorded22,275 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 ATC
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 22,275 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 22,275 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 21,751 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 21,751 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 21,750 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 21,747 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 21,738 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 21,322 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,810 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 19,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 18,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 17,280 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 15,546 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 14,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 11,226 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Sep 2014 11,068 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 7,964 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 7,835 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 7,835 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 7,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 7,657 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 7,453 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 7,354 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 7,231 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 6,969 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 6,687 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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S35 ATC is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 S35 ATC, 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 S35 ATC registered?

S35 ATC is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S35 ATC shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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