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F243 FTA

1988 Yamaha RXS100

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,649 mi
Last recorded45,649 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Yamaha RXS10027,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF243 FTA
MakeYamaha
ModelRXS100
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,649 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 45,649 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,419 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 40,419 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 25,290 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2005 25,277 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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F243 FTA is a 1988 Yamaha RXS100 in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F243 FTA, 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 F243 FTA registered?

F243 FTA is a 1988 Yamaha RXS100, first registered on 20 October 1988.

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