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S737 BTV

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,388 mi
Last recorded38,388 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 BTV
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 38,388 miles

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 19 May 2017 37,473 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 36,928 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 36,350 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 33,504 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 30,603 miles

rear brake pedal pivot slight wear in bush

Fail 31 May 2013 30,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

rear brake pedal pivot slight wear in bush

Pass 2 May 2012 27,011 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 27,011 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2010 26,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,632 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,742 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 23,742 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 22,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 May 2006 22,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

stop lamp adjustment

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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S737 BTV is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S737 BTV, 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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S737 BTV is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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