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R478 LDY

1997 Yamaha RXS100

Blue Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,915 mi
Last recorded13,915 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha RXS10015,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 LDY
MakeYamaha
ModelRXS100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 13,915 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 13,915 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 13,887 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre flat!

Pass 22 Jul 2010 13,740 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 13,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 9,430 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 4,505 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Upper Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

weak battery affecting operation.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 4,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 3,783 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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R478 LDY is a 1997 Yamaha RXS100 in Blue with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R478 LDY, 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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R478 LDY is a 1997 Yamaha RXS100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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