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BX54 VCA

2004 Yamaha YQ100

Blue Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,354 mi
Last recorded26,354 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YQ10014,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 VCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 26,354 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

aftermarket exhaust

smoking due to 2 stroke mix

Fail 9 Aug 2013 26,354 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

aftermarket exhaust

smoking due to 2 stroke mix

Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,416 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,420 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 17,420 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,781 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 12,030 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 9,604 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 9,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front 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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BX54 VCA is a 2004 Yamaha YQ100 in Blue with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha YQ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 14,175 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 BX54 VCA, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha YQ100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX54 VCA is a 2004 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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