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JJL 542W

1981 Yamaha RS100

Silver Petrol 96cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,147 mi
Last recorded10,147 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RS10017,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJL 542W
MakeYamaha
ModelRS100
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine96cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 10,147 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2010 10,147 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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JJL 542W is a 1981 Yamaha RS100 in Silver with a 96cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JJL 542W, 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 JJL 542W registered?

JJL 542W is a 1981 Yamaha RS100, first registered on 28 March 1981.

Is JJL 542W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJL 542W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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