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S958 NPX

1998 Yamaha VMX1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

5,640 mi
Last recorded5,640 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha VMX120018,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS958 NPX
MakeYamaha
ModelVMX1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 5,640 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush fork bushings (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 4,400 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 4,388 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2023 2,901 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 2,901 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 1,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 16,086 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 15,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 16,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,273 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,215 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 13,671 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 1,074 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2009 317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 10,850 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 34 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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S958 NPX 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 S958 NPX, 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 S958 NPX registered?

S958 NPX is a 1998 Yamaha VMX1200, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S958 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S958 NPX 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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