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DX53 AEW

2003 Yamaha YQ100

Green Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,967 mi
Last recorded18,967 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ10011,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 AEW
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2014 18,967 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 17,217 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 17,217 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,303 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 36,303 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 29,475 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 29,475 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 17,901 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 17,901 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 12,374 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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DX53 AEW is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100 in Green with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DX53 AEW, 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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DX53 AEW is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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