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S797 JGO

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,498 mi
Last recorded28,498 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 JGO
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2020 28,498 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,369 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,859 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 27,782 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,036 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 14,999 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre wearing low in places.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,684 miles

Front tyre wearing low in places.

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,335 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,991 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 28,558 miles

front tyre tread depth close to limit

horn could do with attention

Pass 16 Jul 2006 27,894 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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S797 JGO is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S797 JGO, 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 S797 JGO registered?

S797 JGO is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S797 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S797 JGO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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