Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1989 Yamaha Rxs100?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1989 Yamaha Rxs100?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1989 Yamaha Rxs100?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1989 Yamaha Rxs100?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Rxs100 (1989)

190 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.4% first-time pass rate

1989 Yamaha Rxs100

CarHunch analysed 190 real MOT records for the 1989 Yamaha Rxs100. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 6.6% below UK average

73.4%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

21,319

typical mileage

15,113–30,003 middle half

12.1%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

1.45

avg MOT failures per car

over 5.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1989 Yamaha Rxs100

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1989 Yamaha Rxs100 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

15,113

low mileage

21,319

typical

30,003

high mileage

Half of all 1989 Yamaha Rxs100 vehicles fall between 15,113 and 30,003 miles.

1989 Yamaha Rxs100 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 20 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.45

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1989 Yamaha Rxs100

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

17.8%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
17.1%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
15.1%

Horn not working
13.3%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
12.5%

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
11.4%

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user
11%

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn
11%

Drive chain slightly loose

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1989. Counts include advisories and failures.

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