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R178 VDV

1997 Yamaha RXS100

Blue Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,052 mi
Last recorded21,052 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha RXS10015,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 VDV
MakeYamaha
ModelRXS100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 21,052 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 30,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 20,183 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp extremely dim & stop when another lamp is activated. (4.4.3 (b))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear light adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected when either brake is applied. (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly too quiet. won't work without engine running then can't be heard over exhaust. (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2010 15,525 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,388 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,169 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 15,169 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,147 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,102 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 15,102 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 13,144 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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R178 VDV is a 1997 Yamaha RXS100 in Blue with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha RXS100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 15,387 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 R178 VDV, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha RXS100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R178 VDV is a 1997 Yamaha RXS100, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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