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F123 ELG

1988 Yamaha RXS100

Orange Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,330 mi
Last recorded38,330 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha RXS10027,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 ELG
MakeYamaha
ModelRXS100
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 38,330 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from the exhaust downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

all lamps were masked over at the time of the test.

Fail 17 Jan 2026 38,330 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from the exhaust downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

all lamps were masked over at the time of the test.

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) front wheel nut was loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 38,291 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 38,274 miles

Surface cracking on both tyres. Advise replacement. ( Both)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,240 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,556 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

chain link fitted back to front

rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Jun 2014 31,551 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Chain guard missing

Chain link fitted back to front

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Jun 2014 31,544 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Chain link fitted back to front

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 May 2013 28,161 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 28,119 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2012 27,557 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,686 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
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F123 ELG is a 1988 Yamaha RXS100 in Orange with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha RXS100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 27,504 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 F123 ELG, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha RXS100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F123 ELG registered?

F123 ELG is a 1988 Yamaha RXS100, first registered on 5 October 1988.

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