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S556 YOX

1998 Yamaha Vmx 1200

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,355 mi
Last recorded15,355 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Vmx 120010,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 YOX
MakeYamaha
ModelVmx 1200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 15,355 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 14,919 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 14,445 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 13,772 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 12,808 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 11,048 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 10,965 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 10,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 10,583 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 9,742 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 8,151 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vmx 1200?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
612
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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S556 YOX is a 1998 Yamaha Vmx 1200 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Vmx 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,965 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Vmx 1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S556 YOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vmx 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Vmx 1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of S556 YOX?

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What year was S556 YOX registered?

S556 YOX is a 1998 Yamaha Vmx 1200, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S556 YOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S556 YOX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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