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S884 NRV

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,675 mi
Last recorded17,675 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 NRV
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 17,675 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 17,241 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 16,871 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 16,437 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 16,082 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 15,553 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 14,983 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 14,578 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 14,045 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,403 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,773 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 12,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 11,585 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 11,585 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 7,698 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

kill switch not working.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 7,259 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 7,259 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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S884 NRV is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S884 NRV, 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 S884 NRV registered?

S884 NRV is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S884 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S884 NRV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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