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S94 JLM

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,079 mi
Last recorded25,079 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS94 JLM
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 25,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 24,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 23,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 22,096 miles

Rear exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 5 May 2018 21,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2018 21,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 21,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 20,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 18,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 18,789 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 17,055 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 17,014 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,098 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,334 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,594 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,852 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,194 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,510 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,042 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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S94 JLM 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 84.2%.

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 S94 JLM, 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 S94 JLM registered?

S94 JLM is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S94 JLM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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