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S540 KST

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

20,274 mi
Last recorded20,274 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 KST
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 20,274 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 20,261 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 20,238 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 20,119 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 19,982 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 19,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 19,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 19,857 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 19,844 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 19,784 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,735 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 19,735 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,726 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,028 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 18,017 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 14,025 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 10,161 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 9,583 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 9,257 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 7,471 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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S540 KST is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S540 KST, 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 S540 KST registered?

S540 KST is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S540 KST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S540 KST shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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