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J875 OLJ

1991 Yamaha Rxs

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

27,034 mi
Last recorded27,034 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Rxs17,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ875 OLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelRxs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 27,034 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened fork leg chrome pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 31 May 2024 26,845 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 26,647 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork legs pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear tyre cracking

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 26,647 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork legs pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear tyre cracking

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,550 miles

Drive chain slightly tight tight spot (chain worn) (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened front fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 26,550 miles

Drive chain slightly tight tight spot (chain worn) (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened front fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 26,336 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 26,304 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,949 miles

near side foot broken off the center stand

Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,792 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,620 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded all over (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 25,620 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded all over (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,058 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 24,886 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 24,551 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 24,551 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 23,922 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 23,922 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 23,884 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

front tyre aged and perished

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,260 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 23,249 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,768 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 22,306 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 22,306 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,181 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 22,173 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 21,978 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 21,978 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rxs?

Based on 935 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
Direction indicator not working 28
Direction indicators not working 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Horn not working 19
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J875 OLJ is a 1991 Yamaha Rxs in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Rxs models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 17,734 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 Rxs fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J875 OLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rxs typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha Rxs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J875 OLJ is a 1991 Yamaha Rxs, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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