Yamaha YN100 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha YN100 car check
Is the Yamaha YN100 reliable? We analysed 6,046 real MOT tests across 935 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha YN100 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha YN100.
Yamaha YN100 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha YN100. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha YN100 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha YN100 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha YN100 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha YN100 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha YN100 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha YN100 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha YN100 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha YN100 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 140 | 83.6% | 3,501 | 5,411 | 9,482 |
| 2004 | 351 | 76.4% | 3,830 | 7,270 | 10,820 |
| 2003 | 923 | 77.5% | 3,542 | 7,308 | 11,499 |
| 2002 | 1,566 | 75.5% | 4,353 | 7,502 | 11,594 |
| 2001 | 1,566 | 75.5% | 5,395 | 8,780 | 12,690 |
| 2000 | 1,438 | 77.7% | 5,795 | 8,654 | 13,052 |
How Long Does a Yamaha YN100 Last?
Based on 935 Yamaha YN100 vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha YN100 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha YN100 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha YN100
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.6% MOT pass rate from 140 tests
75.5% MOT pass rate from 1,566 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha YN100 is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.6% across 140 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha YN100 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha YN100 THIS CAR | 76.6% | 6,046 | 7,986 mi | 26 yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai N-connecta E-power A | 91.8% | 5,091 | 22,862 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha YN100 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Yamaha YN100Should you buy a used Yamaha YN100?
The Yamaha YN100 has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.6% across 6,046 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Yamaha YN100 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (223 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (172), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (129). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Yamaha YN100 owner drives around 664 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Yamaha YN100 models stay on UK roads for around 26 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.