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S829 LLR

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Gold Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,180 mi
Last recorded42,180 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 LLR
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 42,180 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 40,177 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 40,177 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 40,161 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 38,641 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 36,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 33,551 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 30,349 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 28,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 26,696 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 22,429 miles

rear brake disc slightly worn

rear brake pads low

Fail 24 May 2018 22,393 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2017 21,254 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 19,338 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 19,338 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,232 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,485 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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S829 LLR is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Gold with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S829 LLR, 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 S829 LLR registered?

S829 LLR is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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