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S916 BTA

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,690 mi
Last recorded25,690 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 BTA
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 25,690 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 22,613 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 20,297 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 20,297 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 19,538 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 19,538 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 18,739 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 18,724 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non standard too small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,659 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 16,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,508 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 14,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,873 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 5,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 5,017 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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S916 BTA is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S916 BTA, 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 S916 BTA registered?

S916 BTA is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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