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F159 NGV

1988 Yamaha RXS100

Blue Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,966 mi
Last recorded39,966 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1988 Yamaha RXS10027,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 NGV
MakeYamaha
ModelRXS100
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 39,966 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

battery output low which affects lights at low engine speed

Fail 12 Nov 2013 39,966 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

battery output low which affects lights at low engine speed

front tyres n/s + o/s sidewalls cracked

rear tyre is a tubeless type and has a tube fitted .

rear tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls cracked .

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,565 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 34,565 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,624 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 30,615 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,790 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,024 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,992 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 22,378 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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F159 NGV is a 1988 Yamaha RXS100 in Blue with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F159 NGV, 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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F159 NGV is a 1988 Yamaha RXS100, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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