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S924 UPV

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

12,306 mi
Last recorded12,306 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS924 UPV
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 12,306 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 12,306 miles

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

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticks on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 12,085 miles

Front tyre perishing

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 11,923 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 11,923 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 11,664 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2021 11,138 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Body work loose on nearside

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 10,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 5 Sep 2019 9,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

advise rear tyre plugged

Fail 5 Sep 2019 9,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

advise rear tyre plugged

Pass 1 Sep 2018 8,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced advise replacment (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Road spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 8,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced advise replacment (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Road spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 8,248 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 8,248 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 7,431 miles

advise no plate angle be altered

Fail 21 Jul 2016 7,431 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

advise no plate angle be altered

Pass 16 Jul 2015 7,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

numberplate light not working

Fail 9 Jul 2015 7,271 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

numberplate light not working

Pass 7 Jul 2014
Fail 3 Jul 2014 7,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

advise rear calieper bolt is non standard

Pass 9 Jul 2013 6,716 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 6,716 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 6,693 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 6,693 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 6,501 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 6,501 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 5,819 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 5,819 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 5,527 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 5,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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S924 UPV is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 S924 UPV, 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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S924 UPV is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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