MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp not working brakelever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear wheelbearing not tested due to excessive brake bind
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre walls cracking
all indicators covered up and not in use
rear tyre walls cracking
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear tyre walls cracking
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
front tyrewalls cracking
rear tyre cracking
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha VMX1200?
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S387 RCV is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 S387 RCV, 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 S387 RCV registered?
S387 RCV is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 21 August 1998.
Is S387 RCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S387 RCV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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