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N438 YOL

1996 Yamaha RXS100

Blue Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

8,477 mi
Last recorded8,477 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha RXS10016,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 YOL
MakeYamaha
ModelRXS100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 8,477 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 8,338 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 8,155 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 7,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 7,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 7,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 7,295 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 6,941 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 6,941 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 6,554 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 6,374 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 6,354 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 6,121 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 5,778 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 5,395 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 4,872 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 4,354 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 4,335 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 3,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 2,748 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 2,748 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 1,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 1,875 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 1,875 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2007 1,562 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 1,365 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 1,365 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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N438 YOL is a 1996 Yamaha RXS100 in Blue with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha RXS100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 16,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N438 YOL, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha RXS100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N438 YOL is a 1996 Yamaha RXS100, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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