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F838 FWD

1989 Yamaha RXS100

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,783 mi
Last recorded9,783 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Yamaha RXS10022,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 FWD
MakeYamaha
ModelRXS100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 9,783 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 9,783 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2007 6,975 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 6,975 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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F838 FWD is a 1989 Yamaha RXS100 in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha RXS100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 22,371 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 F838 FWD, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha RXS100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F838 FWD registered?

F838 FWD is a 1989 Yamaha RXS100, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F838 FWD safe to buy?

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