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TEX 985W

1981 Yamaha RS100

Silver Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,633 mi
Last recorded34,633 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RS10017,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEX 985W
MakeYamaha
ModelRS100
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,633 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 34,633 miles

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

Rear Brake lever excessively corroded (3.2.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,633 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,633 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 34,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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TEX 985W is a 1981 Yamaha RS100 in Silver with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TEX 985W, 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 TEX 985W registered?

TEX 985W is a 1981 Yamaha RS100, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is TEX 985W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEX 985W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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