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SVG 868W

1981 Yamaha RS100

Black Petrol 96cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,847 mi
Last recorded36,847 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RS10017,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVG 868W
MakeYamaha
ModelRS100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine96cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,847 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 36,808 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,990 miles

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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SVG 868W is a 1981 Yamaha RS100 in Black with a 96cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVG 868W, 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.

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What year was SVG 868W registered?

SVG 868W is a 1981 Yamaha RS100, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is SVG 868W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVG 868W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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