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L488 VLC

1994 Yamaha RXS100

Blue Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,239 mi
Last recorded27,239 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha RXS10021,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 VLC
MakeYamaha
ModelRXS100
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 25,560 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated corroded not blowing at time of test (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 23,647 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

advise number plate has chip on left side

Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,918 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 22,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,192 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 18,192 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,354 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 15,353 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 15,193 miles

Rebound damping on rear shocks slow

Fail 31 Mar 2010 15,193 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Rebound damping on rear shocks slow

Pass 30 Jan 2009 15,031 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 12,209 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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L488 VLC is a 1994 Yamaha RXS100 in Blue with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha RXS100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 21,622 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 L488 VLC, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha RXS100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L488 VLC registered?

L488 VLC is a 1994 Yamaha RXS100, first registered on 19 January 1994.

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