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LRL 988X

1981 Yamaha RS100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,447 mi
Last recorded19,447 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RS10017,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRL 988X
MakeYamaha
ModelRS100
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 19,447 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 19,446 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 19,446 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 19,420 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 19,420 miles

Front Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected switch not working correctly (1.5.4)

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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LRL 988X is a 1981 Yamaha RS100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LRL 988X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LRL 988X registered?

LRL 988X is a 1981 Yamaha RS100, first registered on 12 September 1981.

Is LRL 988X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRL 988X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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