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B571 AKE

1985 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,814 mi
Last recorded29,814 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1985 Yamaha YB10019,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB571 AKE
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 29,814 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 29,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel spoke slightly loose. one rear wheel spoke loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 25,357 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 25,357 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 19,988 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 19,988 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,755 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,478 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,356 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 19,356 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

two spokes in rear wheel slightly loose

Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,340 miles

Oil leak

slight deterioation on rear number plate

How Reliable is the Yamaha YB100?

Based on 3,113 MOT tests across 600 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
185
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
600
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 98
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 82
Direction indicators not working 66
reflector on motorcycle missing 54
Horn not working 47
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B571 AKE is a 1985 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 19,988 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 YB100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B571 AKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YB100 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B571 AKE is a 1985 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 28 June 1985.

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