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AU53 EJG

2003 Yamaha YQ100

Black Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

27,581 mi
Last recorded27,581 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ10011,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EJG
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 27,581 miles

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

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

side stand needs attention

Pass 22 Jul 2017 25,836 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 25,836 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Lower Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front Upper Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 22,514 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,940 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 20,266 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 1 Sep 2010 21,940 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 18,262 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 18,191 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 12,485 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 12,485 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 12,485 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,312 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YQ100?

Based on 8,974 MOT tests across 1,671 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
1,070
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 640
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 368
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 301
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 272
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 220
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AU53 EJG is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100 in Black with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YQ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 11,657 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 YQ100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 EJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YQ100 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YQ100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 EJG is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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