CarVerify

Free Car Check

C551 JPU

1985 Yamaha RXS100

Red Petrol 98cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,323 mi
Last recorded40,323 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RXS10021,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC551 JPU
MakeYamaha
ModelRXS100
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 40,323 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 40,323 miles

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 40,296 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 40,289 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 40,181 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 40,181 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 26,035 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear tyre has small cracks

Fail 24 Oct 2015 26,035 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear tyre has small cracks

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 25,928 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front tyre has cracks in tread cord not showing.

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear brake pedal at end of adjustment.

Rear tyre has cracks in, cord not showing

Pass 13 Sep 2014 25,928 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front tyre has cracks in tread cord not showing.

Rear brake pedal at end of adjustment.

Rear tyre has cracks in, cord not showing

Pass 27 Aug 2011 23,695 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 19,690 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 18,650 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RXS100?

Based on 8,862 MOT tests across 1,587 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
1,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 223
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 202
Direction indicators not working 191
Horn not working 177
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 173
Full Yamaha RXS100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C551 JPU is a 1985 Yamaha RXS100 in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha RXS100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 21,576 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 RXS100 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C551 JPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RXS100 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha RXS100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C551 JPU?

You can check the full history of C551 JPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C551 JPU registered?

C551 JPU is a 1985 Yamaha RXS100, first registered on 28 November 1985.

Is C551 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C551 JPU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C551 JPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C551 JPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.