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S756 JRV

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,550 mi
Last recorded28,550 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS756 JRV
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 28,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 26,920 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 25,530 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,392 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,212 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 24,168 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 19,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 17,434 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 17,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 17,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 16,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 14,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 12,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 6,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 6,331 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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S756 JRV 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 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S756 JRV, 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 S756 JRV registered?

S756 JRV is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S756 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S756 JRV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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