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F121 UPY

1989 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,739 mi
Last recorded11,739 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Yamaha YB10020,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF121 UPY
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 11,739 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 11,739 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 10,108 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 10,014 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,653 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 6,768 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 6,750 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 5,591 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 5,586 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 2,799 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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F121 UPY is a 1989 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 20,966 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 F121 UPY, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F121 UPY registered?

F121 UPY is a 1989 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is F121 UPY safe to buy?

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