Yamaha Rxs100 (1993)
1993 Yamaha Rxs100
CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 1993 Yamaha Rxs100. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1993 Yamaha RXS100 passes its MOT first time in 75.4% of cases, which sits 4.6 points below the UK average of 80%, suggesting slightly more reliability issues than a typical vehicle of its era. The dangerous defect rate of 7.6% is mercifully low, so safety-critical failures are rare.
These machines average just 22,747 miles for their age, indicating they're typically well-preserved leisure bikes rather than hard-worked commuters, yet still rack up 1.37 failures and 3.1 advisories per test—mainly wear items and minor corrosion on a 30-year-old machine. Before buying, run a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the electrical system and fuel delivery, as these are common weak points on early-90s two-strokes that don't show up in pass rates alone.
What to check before buying a 1993 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 1993 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.
Half of all 1993 Yamaha Rxs100 vehicles fall between 13,726 and 29,584 miles.
1993 Yamaha Rxs100 — Still on the Road
10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Yamaha Rxs100
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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20.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.7%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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16.1%
Horn not working
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13.7%
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.
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13.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.9%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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12.4%
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
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10.8%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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