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R599 FGO

1997 Yamaha RXS100

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,535 mi
Last recorded17,535 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha RXS10015,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 FGO
MakeYamaha
ModelRXS100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 17,535 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 17,363 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 16,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 14,864 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 14,832 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 12,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 11,834 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2018 11,634 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 10,690 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 10,690 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 10,102 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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R599 FGO is a 1997 Yamaha RXS100 in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R599 FGO, 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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What year was R599 FGO registered?

R599 FGO is a 1997 Yamaha RXS100, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R599 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R599 FGO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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