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S734 TNM

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,309 mi
Last recorded24,309 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 TNM
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 24,309 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 24,309 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 24,306 miles

Central Rear 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))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 23,856 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 23,850 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 22,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 22,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 19,325 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 16,521 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 16,367 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 16,361 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 16,351 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 May 2014 14,549 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 14,549 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,932 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

tyre worn uneven

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2011 11,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 9,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 7,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S734 TNM is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S734 TNM, 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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S734 TNM is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 17 October 1998.

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