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C916 BBX

1986 Yamaha YB100

Yellow Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,750 mi
Last recorded34,750 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Yamaha YB10021,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC916 BBX
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 34,750 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 34,745 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake rod insecure Rear drum rod (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,657 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 23,309 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2017 23,309 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 23,300 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Jul 2013 23,300 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,061 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 22,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,840 miles

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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C916 BBX is a 1986 Yamaha YB100 in Yellow with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 21,440 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 C916 BBX, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C916 BBX is a 1986 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 26 February 1986.

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