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BWP 299W

1981 Yamaha RS100

Silver Petrol 96cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,812 mi
Last recorded27,812 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RS10017,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 299W
MakeYamaha
ModelRS100
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine96cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 27,812 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,812 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 27,812 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha RS100?

Based on 686 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
145
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 13
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 11
Direction indicator not working 10
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
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BWP 299W is a 1981 Yamaha RS100 in Silver with a 96cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RS100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 17,330 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 RS100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWP 299W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RS100 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha RS100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWP 299W registered?

BWP 299W is a 1981 Yamaha RS100, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is BWP 299W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 299W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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