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S710 BCG

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,321 mi
Last recorded18,321 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS710 BCG
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 18,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 18,145 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 18,145 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 18,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 18,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 17,901 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 17,028 miles

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 27 Jul 2017 16,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 16,138 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 16,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 11,971 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 9,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2013 8,919 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2012 7,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 5,027 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,006 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 4,980 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 4,980 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 4,968 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 4,946 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 4,848 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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S710 BCG is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S710 BCG, 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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S710 BCG is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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