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R161 BVF

1998 Yamaha RXS100

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,060 mi
Last recorded17,060 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha RXS10015,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 BVF
MakeYamaha
ModelRXS100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,060 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 17,058 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,994 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 14,990 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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R161 BVF is a 1998 Yamaha RXS100 in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha RXS100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 15,994 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 R161 BVF, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha RXS100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R161 BVF registered?

R161 BVF is a 1998 Yamaha RXS100, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R161 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 BVF shows 4 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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