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S833 AJL

2018 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,016 mi
Last recorded15,016 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 AJL
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 15,016 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 14,893 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 14,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 13,634 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 13,437 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 10,924 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 10,865 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 9,063 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 9,054 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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S833 AJL is a 2018 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S833 AJL, 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 8 years old, this Yamaha VMX1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S833 AJL registered?

S833 AJL is a 2018 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 5 December 2018.

Is S833 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S833 AJL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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