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RGV 948W

1981 Yamaha RS100

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,138 mi
Last recorded2,138 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RS10017,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGV 948W
MakeYamaha
ModelRS100
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2011 2,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 2,115 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 2,108 miles

Rear wheel slightly out of alingment

Pass 17 Jun 2008 2,101 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Tyre pressures low

Pass 15 Jun 2007 2,094 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 2,087 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha RS100?

Based on 686 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
145
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 13
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 11
Direction indicator not working 10
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
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RGV 948W is a 1981 Yamaha RS100 in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RS100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 17,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha RS100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGV 948W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RS100 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha RS100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RGV 948W registered?

RGV 948W is a 1981 Yamaha RS100, first registered on 16 March 1981.

Is RGV 948W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGV 948W shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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