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M374 BOW

1995 Yamaha RXS100

Blue Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Yamaha RXS10019,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM374 BOW
MakeYamaha
ModelRXS100
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

horn weak

noise on rear brake linkage

Fail 16 Jul 2013

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

noise on rear brake linkage

Pass 11 May 2012 12,753 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 11 May 2012 12,749 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 12,583 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 12,474 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

light switch loose

rear susp/stiff

front tyre needs replacing

Pass 11 Jun 2009 10,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 9,957 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,484 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 8,480 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,976 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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M374 BOW is a 1995 Yamaha RXS100 in Blue with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha RXS100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 19,772 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 M374 BOW, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha RXS100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M374 BOW is a 1995 Yamaha RXS100, first registered on 3 June 1995.

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