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S599 JFV

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

16,478 mi
Last recorded16,478 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 JFV
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 16,478 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 13,570 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 13,429 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 13,429 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 13,347 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 13,347 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 13,047 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 12,705 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 12,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 12,193 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 11,211 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 9,318 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 9,318 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 7,881 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 6,695 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 6,679 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 6,435 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 5,969 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 5,776 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 4,579 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 4,353 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 3,798 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 2,532 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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S599 JFV is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S599 JFV, 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 S599 JFV registered?

S599 JFV is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S599 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S599 JFV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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