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BU03 EOL

2003 Yamaha YQ100

Black Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,012 mi
Last recorded20,012 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ10011,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 EOL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 20,012 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

handlebars slightly out of line

Fail 14 Mar 2012 19,989 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

handlebars slightly out of line

Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,408 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 16,378 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2010 7,283 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 5,672 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 5,066 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 5,045 miles

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

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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BU03 EOL is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100 in Black with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU03 EOL, 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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BU03 EOL is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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